Watermelon Sweet Tea

Name: Watermelon Sweet Tea
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 green tea bags; 1/2 c. packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish; 2/3 c. honey; 8 c. cubed seedless watermelon (1-inch cubes)

You need this summer afternoon pick-me-up.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Jun 7, 2025

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Allison Gootee

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 day

Total Time:

1 day 20 mins

When the summer sun is blazing and the porch swing is calling, there's nothing like a tall glass of sweet tea to cool you down. But why stop at regular ol' sweet tea when you can add a juicy twist? Well, friends, meet watermelon sweet tea—a refreshing blend that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Watermelon is sweet, hydrating, and just bursts with sunshine. Whether it's in a smoothie, a mocktail, or even a margarita, the juicy melon always brings summer to the party. This tea is served with fresh mint leaves and watermelon ice cubes that melt slowly for extra fruity flavor as you sip, making it the perfect pour for a backyard barbecue or lazy afternoon.

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Ingredients

4 green tea bags
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
2/3 cup honey
8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1-inch cubes)

Directions

1. Step 1Put the tea bags and mint in a large heatproof pitcher. Add 5 cups boiling water and steep 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags and mint without squeezing the tea bags. Whisk in the honey until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, then refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours.
2. Step 2 Meanwhile, arrange 2 cups watermelon cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
3. Step 3Puree the remaining 6 cups watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher and stir to combine.
4. Step 4Divide the frozen watermelon cubes among glasses. Add the tea and garnish with mint sprigs.