Part Two of Our Summer Series

Welcome back to our summer blog series celebrating the art of organic iced tea! Our first issue featured four favorites — Jasmine Green, Dry Desert Lime, Damiana Relax, and Mate Lemon. Today, we’re back with four more teas that shine beautifully over ice: Aged Earl Grey, Moroccan Mint, Rooibos Chai, and Damiana Focus. Whether you’re reaching for something bold and citrusy, cooling and herbaceous, naturally sweet, or gently clarifying — there’s a glass here with your name on it. Grab your tallest glass and let’s dive in!

Part of the joy of iced tea is how familiar ingredients transform completely when iced. A tea you’ve loved hot for years takes on an entirely new personality cold — what was rounded and warming becomes crisp and bright; and, what was delicately floral becomes vivid and alive. Summer is the perfect invitation to rediscover teas you already love in a completely new way. These four are extraordinary examples of that transformation.

This is also a good moment to remember why organic matters in your glass. With Numi, every cup starts with the highest-quality certified organic tea and botanicals — no pesticides, no artificial flavors, no compromise. What you taste is exactly what’s in the bag: real ingredients, real care, real flavor. We believe great iced tea starts at the source. With longterm partnerships and direct relationships with gardens, we ensure the purest and cleanest cup.

Our next four teas — Aged Earl Grey, Moroccan Mint, Rooibos Chai, and Damiana Focus — bring a range of flavor stories to your summer glass, from boldly bergamot-kissed to cooling and minty, from naturally honeyed to herbally clarifying. Each one is extraordinary cold. These are some of the best teas to make iced at home; plus, they make wonderful summer tea recipes for entertaining. Scroll down to the bottom for instructions on how to make iced tea using tea bags or loose tea.

1. Aged Earl Grey

There’s a reason why this is the #1-selling black tea in natural food stores nationwide. Full-bodied and smooth, organic Assam black tea black tea scented with the bright citrus flavor of real Bergamot orange. Over ice, it’s one of summer’s great pleasures. The bergamot becomes more aromatic and vivid, while the black tea stays rich and full without any bitterness, and the whole cup takes on a citrusy elegance that is deeply satisfying. If you love a classic iced black tea but want something more refined, this is your summer ritual. (For more potency, try Aged Earl Grey loose.)

Flavor profile: Bold, smooth, bergamot-bright & citrusy

Caffeine: Medium to high

Garnish Ideas

•             Curl of fresh orange

•             Fresh thyme sprigs for herbal note

•             Splash of milk for iced latte

•             Drizzle of honey and squeeze of fresh lemon

2. Moroccan Mint

Few teas are as timeless refreshing as mint over ice. Numi’s Moroccan Mint is inspired by the beloved tradition of Moroccan mint tea — a centuries-old ritual of hospitality and warmth practiced across North Africa. Our blend features the “nana” spearmint profile that is naturally sweet and earthy.  Aromatic, cooling and complex, served cold, it becomes an exhilarating refresher. Blend with Gunpowder Green for a truly, energizing and restorative beverage. A great digestif with a barbeque. It also makes a brilliant base for mocktails. (For more minty freshness, try Moroccan Mint loose.)

Flavor profile: Cool, bright, minty & refreshing

Caffeine: Caffeine-free

Garnish Ideas

•             Fresh mint to release its oils

•             Slices of cucumber

•             Squeeze of fresh lime and pinch of flaky sea salt

•             Ginger and shot of rum

3. Rooibos Chai

If you love warming chai spices but want something caffeine-free, Numi’s Rooibos Chai is your summer answer. Built on a rich base of South African rooibos — naturally sweet, earthy, and deeply comforting — it’s blended with a classic chai spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. Over ice, those spices transform into bright, aromatic, and cooling. Naturally caffeine-free and brimming with antioxidants, it’s as beautiful iced as it is hot — and makes a spectacular iced chai latte with your milk of choice. Also available loose.

Flavor profile: Spiced, earthy, vanilla aroma

Caffeine: Caffeine-free

Garnish Ideas

•             Cinnamon stick for extra warmth and aroma

•             Fresh orange slice or squeeze of orange juice

•             Drizzle of honey or vanilla syrup

•             Milk of choice for a Rooibos Chai iced latte

4. Damiana Focus

Damiana Focus is a botanical blend built around damiana herb, the same flowering vine celebrated in our Damiana Relax blend, but here paired with ingredients that support mental clarity, positive mood, and focused, grounded energy. With a base of hibiscus and mint and a hint of rosemary, it carries a tart, refreshing and enlivening flavor. Over ice, the herbal complexity blooms into an energizing crispness (without caffeine) that’s a great afternoon companion when you want to stay sharp, cool, and present.

Flavor profile: Herbal, earthy, subtly bright & clarifying

Caffeine: Caffeine-free

Garnish Ideas

•             Squeeze of fresh lemon

•             Fresh rosemary sprig

•             Few drops of orange bitters

•             Pomegranate seeds to compliment hibiscus

•             Sparkling water for effervescent iced herbal tea

Brew it strong. When making iced tea, use a little more leaf or an extra bag — the ice will dilute it, and you want that flavor to stay bright and present.

Cool it before you ice it. Pouring hot tea directly over a glass packed with ice will melt the ice quickly and dilute your tea significantly. We recommend cooling your brew to room temperature first, then pouring over ice. Skipping this step will also make your tea cloudy.

Specialty Beverages: Any of these iced teas can be blended with lemonade, sparkling water, a spirit or all three. Get creative and share your concoctions with us on Instagram at @numiorganictea

Don’t skip the garnish. A garnish isn’t just pretty — it adds aroma, a little flavor pop, and makes the experience feel special. Iced tea is a small ritual worth celebrating.

Tea Bags: Steep 2 tea bags in 8 oz of hot water for the recommended time below. Remove bags, cool to room temperature, then pour over a glass full of ice. For a pitcher, use 8 bags in 32 oz (1 quart) of water.

Loose Leaf: Use 2 teaspoons per 8 oz of water at the temperature listed below. Steep for the recommended time, strain, then cool and pour over ice. For a pitcher, scale up to 8 teaspoons per 32 oz.

Temperature and steep time by tea:

Note: Aged Earl Grey benefits from water that is just off the boil — remove the bags promptly to keep the bergamot bright and prevent any bitterness.

Thank you so much for joining us for Part Two of our Teas We Love Iced summer series! Two down, two more installments to come — and we’re saving some very special teas for the end of the season. We’d love to see how you’re sipping this summer — tag us on Instagram at @numiorganictea and show us your iced creations. And if any of these four teas is calling your name, each one is waiting for you in our shop. Stay cool, stay curious, and keep sipping.

Cheers!

The Numi Tea’m