Summer Recipe Series: Refreshing Iced Drinks with Raw Mānuka Honey

Naturally sweetened with Steens® UMF™ 10+ Raw Mānuka Honey from our Ritual Collection, each recipe offers a delicious alternative to refined sugar. With its smooth, balanced flavour, UMF™ 10+ is perfect for stirring into everyday drinks while making your daily spoonful of Mānuka honey a little more exciting.

From vibrant blue butterfly pea tea to juicy peaches and fresh strawberries, these three iced drinks are sure to become your summer favourites.

Iced Blue Sky Latte

This beautiful blue latte gets its vibrant colour from butterfly pea flower tea. Light, refreshing and naturally sweetened with raw Mānuka honey, it's the perfect drink for warm afternoons.

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2 butterfly pea flower tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose butterfly pea flowers)

• 100ml hot water

• 200ml milk of choice

• 1 tablespoon Steens® UMF™ 10+ Raw Mānuka Honey (Ritual Collection)

• Ice cubes

Method

• Brew the butterfly pea tea in the hot water for 5–7 minutes until deep blue.

• Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely.

• Fill a glass with ice.

• Pour in the cooled butterfly pea tea.

• Add the raw Mānuka honey and stir until dissolved.

• Slowly pour the milk over the top to create beautiful layers.

• Stir before drinking.

Iced Strawberry Cloud Latte

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 3 tsp heavy cream

• 1 tbsp milk

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

• 1 tbsp strawberry powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 double espresso, cooled

• 1 tbsp Steens® MGO 100+ Raw Mānuka Honey

• Ice

Method

• Brew a double espresso and allow it to cool slightly. Stir in the Mānuka honey until fully dissolved.

• In a small bowl or glass, whisk together the heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of milk, vanilla bean paste, and strawberry powder using a mini whisk or milk frother until light and fluffy.

• Fill a serving glass with ice and pour in the remaining cup of milk.

• Slowly pour the cooled honey espresso over the milk.

• Slowly pour the strawberry foam over the top.

• Serve immediately and stir before drinking to enjoy all the delicious layers.

Tip: If you're adding the honey to very hot espresso, let it cool for a minute first. This helps preserve more of the naturally occurring enzymes found in raw Mānuka honey while still allowing it to dissolve easily.

Iced Peach Tea

Sweet, refreshing and packed with peach flavour, this homemade iced tea is perfect for summer entertaining or keeping in the fridge for sunny afternoons.

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 black tea bag

• 250ml hot water

• 1 ripe peach, sliced or tinned peaches

• 1 tablespoons Steens® UMF™ 10+ Raw Mānuka Honey (Ritual Collection)

• Ice cubes

• Fresh mint and extra peach slices to garnish (optional)

Method

• Brew the tea bag in the hot water for around 5 minutes.

• Remove the tea bag and allow the tea to cool slightly.

• Add the peach into a separate bowl and mash until a puree consistency is formed.

• Add mānuka honey into the peaches and stir until dissolved. Put the peach puree into a glass. 

• Fill a glass with ice.

• Pour over the chilled peach tea.

• Garnish with fresh mint and peach slices if desired.

Why Use Raw Mānuka Honey in Iced Drinks?

Steens® UMF™ 10+ Raw Mānuka Honey is a simple way to naturally sweeten your favourite drinks while making your daily Mānuka honey ritual even more enjoyable. Its smooth, rich flavour pairs beautifully with tea, fruit and milk without overpowering the other ingredients.

Unlike many processed sweeteners, our raw Mānuka honey is never heated above the natural temperature of the beehive, helping preserve the qualities that make raw honey so unique.

Tip: When making drinks that start with hot tea, allow the tea to cool slightly before stirring in your honey, then chill before serving over ice.

More Summer Recipes

Looking for more refreshing ways to enjoy raw Mānuka honey? Explore our Summer Recipe Series for smoothies, frozen treats, nourishing breakfasts and easy seasonal recipes made with Steens® UMF™ 10+ Raw Mānuka Honey.

Whether you're relaxing in the garden, entertaining friends or simply looking for a refreshing afternoon drink, these easy iced recipes bring a naturally sweet taste of summer to every sip.