Top 3 Fruity Summer Teas to Sip, Heal, and Cool Down

Feeling the heat this summer? I came home the other day from a sweaty workout, my shirt soaked, heart still racing, and all I could think about was something cold. Not just any drink—something clean, cooling, and comforting. So I reached for one of my favorite summer rituals: homemade fruit-infused Chinese tea. The moment that icy tea hit my lips—fragrant, fruity, flowing over clinking cubes—I felt an instant wave of relief run through my body. It was the kind of deep, whole-body refreshment you just can’t fake.

In the heat of summer, when your skin’s sticky and the sun won’t let up, few things satisfy like a tall glass of fruity iced tea with melting ice, floating citrus slices, and just enough natural sweetness to keep it light.

Beyond the thirst-quenching taste and Instagram-worthy colors, these teas offer a gentle wellness boost. Made with real Chinese tea leaves and fresh fruits, they hydrate, detoxify, and brighten your mood—without the sugar crash or heaviness of sodas and milk teas.

These fruity teas are also an excellent way to enjoy healthy iced tea, promote hydration, and introduce low-calorie summer drinks into your lifestyle. They’re naturally packed with antioxidants, thanks to the Chinese tea bases like jasmine tea, oolong, and Lapsang Souchong—all known for their traditional health benefits.

At Teaviews, we believe tea is joy, tea is healing. So here are 3 of our favorite fruit tea recipes for summer, crafted for both flavor and wellness. They’re easy to make, stunning to serve, and deeply satisfying to sip.

The ultimate showstopper. This stunning pink watermelon black tea easily takes the crown! No one can resist that juicy, vibrant color — and when it’s paired with a fragrant, sweet black tea base? Boom! You’ve just made the prettiest, most like-worthy drink for your social feed.