Quick answer
Three iced teas worth adding to a menu are Peach, Passion Fruit and Hibiscus. Each is built by shaking ice, water and one Swa iced tea syrup, then pouring over ice into a highball glass. Hibiscus takes under 60 seconds, and all three can be tweaked with mint or citrus.
Guests experiment more than they used to, and iced tea is an easy place to give them choice. These three flavours cover fruity, tropical and floral tastes. For more ideas, see how a wider drinks menu lifts spend in our restaurant average order value guide.
How do you make Peach Iced Tea?
Peach is sweet, tangy and familiar, which makes it a safe choice for many palates. It also invites signature twists: add mint or a squeeze of lemon. Combine ice, water and Swa Peach Iced Tea syrup in a shaker or glass jar, fill a highball glass halfway with ice, pour, and garnish with lemon and mint leaves.
How do you make Passion Fruit Iced Tea?
Passion fruit brings an exotic, tangy profile and the malty base of tea. It stands apart from the common lemon and peach options on most menus. Combine ice, water and Swa Passion Fruit Iced Tea syrup in a shaker or glass jar, pour into an ice-filled highball glass, and garnish with lemon and mint leaves.
How do you make Hibiscus Iced Tea?
The deep red colour makes it a visual standout, and the floral, slightly tart flavour feels refreshing. It also works with a splash of citrus or a hint of mint. In a shaker or glass jar, gently shake water, Swa Hibiscus Tea syrup and some ice. Fill a highball glass halfway with ice, pour, and garnish with lemon wedges. It takes under 60 seconds.
Why add iced tea to a menu?
Iced tea gives guests who skip soda or alcohol a flavourful option, and the same syrup can be served as a signature drink or as a pre-batched jug. See our cafe page for more tea-based ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Which three iced tea flavours does this post cover?
Peach, Passion Fruit and Hibiscus, each built from the matching Swa iced tea syrup with ice and water.
How long does it take to make a Hibiscus Iced Tea?
Under 60 seconds per the original recipe: shake water, Swa Hibiscus Tea syrup and ice in a shaker or jar, then pour into a highball glass half filled with ice.
Can I add other flavours to the iced teas?
Yes. The original suggests mint or lemon with Peach, citrus or mint with Hibiscus, and lemon mint leaves as a garnish across the range.
Are these syrups natural?
Yes. Swa syrups are 100% natural, with no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours, and they are made in Bangalore by a women-led team.
Swa Artisanal Syrups is made in Bangalore by a team of women who believe Indian flavours deserve a place behind every bar and coffee counter. From Kokam off the Konkan coast to Nannari from Tamil Nadu, every syrup is preservative-free, naturally made, and built for the craft professional. Swa works with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels across India.
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