This Ninja Slushi Iced Tea is cold, smooth, and way more fun to sip than regular iced tea. You still get all the flavor of your favorite brew, but with that icy slush texture that makes it feel like a treat. I tested this a few different ways to get the consistency just right, so you don’t have to second guess anything. It freezes up perfectly, doesn’t taste watered down, and you can sweeten it exactly how you like.
You will also love my Ninja Slushi Chocolate Milkshake, Ninja Slushi Coffee Frappé (Vanilla Caramel), Ninja Slushi Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade, and Ninja Slushi Lemonade.
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Ingredients
You really don’t need a long ingredient list for this one—just iced tea, sweetened or unsweetened depending on your vibe. That’s the beauty of it. The Ninja Slushi machine handles the texture, and the tea brings all the flavor.
If you already have a pitcher of tea in the fridge, you’re halfway there. Want it sweet? Use sweet tea. Want to keep it light? Unsweetened works great to, but you will need to sweeten it with something like monkfruit. This machine needs sweetener to process and create a slush. That's what I do! That way I can create a drink that doesn't have a ton of calories.
How to Make Ninja Slushi Iced Tea
- Buy your tea or brew it, (black, green, herbal—whatever you like) and let it cool completely.
- Chill it in the fridge until it’s cold. This part matters! Warm tea won’t freeze right in the machine.
- Pour the chilled tea into the Ninja Slushi container, filling it to the max fill line.
- Lock it into the machine, select the “Slushi” setting, and let it do its thing. It usually takes about 20–25 minutes.
- Check the texture when the cycle finishes. If you want it even slushier, you can run another short cycle.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! You can garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint if you’re feeling fancy—but honestly, it’s perfect as is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yep! Just make sure it’s chilled before you pour it into the Ninja Slushi machine. Hot tea will mess up the freezing process.
Black tea, green tea, peach tea, lemon, hibiscus—whatever you like. Just avoid anything super creamy (like chai with milk) since that can throw off the texture. I would use the milkshake function for that.
Totally up to you! If you like your tea sweet, add sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener before freezing. Taste it first, then adjust.
Usually around 20–25 minutes depending on how cold your base is and your machine settings. Pre-chilling the tea helps speed things up.
Yes! A splash of lemon juice, peach nectar, or berry purée adds a nice twist. Just don’t go overboard or it might not freeze properly.
Of course! Just keep the alcohol low—about 1–2 oz per serving—so it still freezes up. Try vodka, bourbon, or peach schnapps.
You can pour leftovers into a container and refreeze, but the texture might not be as smooth when you remix it. Best enjoyed fresh from the machine!
Yes! Brew your tea bags strong and let it cool, or dissolve instant tea powder in cold water. Just chill it before slushing.
More Ninja Slushi Recipes
Ninja Slushi Piña Coladas
Ninja Slushi Frosé
Ninja Slushi Margarita
Ninja Slushi Daiquiri
Ninja Slushi Bellini
Ninja Slushi Iced Tea
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 59 oz iced tea I used unsweetened.
- sugar or sweetener to taste Only necessary for unsweetened tea.
Instructions
- Buy your tea or brew it and let it cool completely. Combine sugar/sweetener if using.
- Chill it in the fridge until it’s cold. This part matters! Warm tea won’t freeze right in the machine.
- Pour the chilled tea into the Ninja Slushi container, filling it to the max fill line.
- Lock it into the machine, select the “Slushi” setting, and let it do its thing. It usually takes about 20–25 minutes.
- Check the texture when the cycle finishes. If you want it even slushier, you can run another short cycle.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! You can garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint if you’re feeling fancy—but honestly, it’s perfect as is.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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