With pomegranate juice readily available any time of the year, why not try a new refreshing drink and enjoy some in this Pomegranate Iced Tea? Find more of my pomegranate recipes.

Reader’s Reviews
“This tea was so delicious and refreshing! I used Bigelow pomegranate green tea and agave with the Pom juice. The mint is also a great add. I’m gonna keep this on hand all summer!” — Kristen B.
Half of me is Persian, so early on I fell in love with pomegranates. My kids are just as crazy for this bejewelled fruit so it’s no wonder that you can find such a variety of pomegranate recipes on my blog!
Unlike me, my kids also love iced tea. Me? I prefer hot tea. A nice cup of hot Persian tea with toast and jam – my perfect breakfast!!
I developed this recipe for pomegranate iced tea over 12 years ago, blending two family favorites into one refreshing drink. I hope you give it a try, too!
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Recipe highlights
- Simple: You only need three ingredients to make this refreshing and flavorful iced tea.
- Benefits: Pomegranates and many teas are rich with antioxidants and polyphenols. I chose to sweeten this tea with natural honey to help my son and I desensitize ourselves from local pollen. And yeah, honey is rich in antioxidants, too!
- Flavor: This lightly sweetened tea is fruity and refreshing. You can add more or less tea or pomegranate based on your own personal preference.
Ingredients needed
- Chilled brewed tea: For this particular recipe for pomegranate iced tea I used Earl Grey. But you can easily use green tea or any of your favorite teas.
- Pomegranate juice: You can use store bought or freshly pressed pomegranate juice. Just realize that store bought is filtered more so your tea will be “cloudier.” Learn how to juice a pomegranate here.
- Honey: I sweetened the tea with honey, but you can use any sweetener you like.
- Garnish: I finished the tea with pomegranate arils and fresh mint. Learn how to cut a pomegranate here.
Step by step directions
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- Combine. In a large pitcher combine tea, juice and honey, stirring until combined.
- Chill. Keep cold in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve. Pour tea into a glass of ice and garnish with fresh mint and pomegranate arils.
Expert tips and recipe FAQs
If you like this iced tea, why not try my pomegranate Shirley Temple Drink. You also try my pomegranate shrub, which can be used in cocktails or mocktails!
Storing/Freezing Instructions
TO STORE: Store your iced tea in an airtight container and refrigerate for up 7 days, since honey is a natural food preservative.
TO FREEZE: You can also freeze the lemonade. Transfer to a resealable bag or freezer safe container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Many unprocessed teas (like green, black, tea and oolong teas) have been found to be rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. But tea can also be brewed with flowers, like hibiscus, chamomile and echinacea. All of these teas have additional health benefits, as well. Check out this article for more information on the health benefits of different teas.
Absolutely! You can use most any sweetener to for your pomegranate iced tea. Honey is a natural food preservative, so it will keep well in the fridge. If you use honey from local pollen you can also help desensitize your allergie.s
Pomegranate Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 3 cup chilled brewed tea
- 2 cup pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 4 sprigs of fresh mint
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey optional
Instructions
- In a large pitcher combine tea and juice, stirring until combined.
- Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey (optional).
- Divide into four glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint and pomegranate arils.
Notes
Nutrition
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Written by Laura Bashar
Hi, I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego. I have been sharing my family’s favorite recipes inspired from all over the world since 2008. Let’s cook up something fun!
This tea was so delicious and refreshing! I used Bigelow pomegranate green tea and agave with the Pom juice. The mint is also a great add. I’m gonna keep this on hand all summer!
What type of brewed tea? It says to mix the pomegranate juice with brewed tea but there are so many types out there. Which type is recommended?
My favorite tea is Earl Grey so I usually use that. You can use any black tea or even a green tea. I wouldn’t recommend a fruit tea as this would probably compete with the pomegranate.
You go girl!!! The Gov. & the FDA are not for the good of human life. There are for GREED, its why people of America & other countries need to go back to the basics. Rely upon our own research & information & listen to our ancestors just as the Asians, Iranians & other middle easterners honor & listen to their grandparents. They have been around lots longer than present day generation. Pomegranate has been referenced since Biblical times. Possibly the fruit plucked from the Garden of Eden. Lots of our fruits & vegetables have been genetically engineered for longer… Read more »
You really know how to use pomegranate, Laura!!! What a beautiful iced tea!!
Gorgeous, I love this iced tea!
Would love a glass with my lunch right now!
Stunning! I wish I could grab that glass off from the screen!