Description
This refreshing Sweet Peach Iced Tea combines the rich flavor of black tea with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches, enhanced by a hint of lemon and a cooling garnish of fresh mint. Perfect for warm days, this easy-to-make beverage is chilled and served over ice for a delightful summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or your preferred tea)
Peach Puree
- 2 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
Sweetener and Flavoring
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Serving
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil to prepare the tea base.
- Steep Tea: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred tea strength.
- Prepare Peach Puree: While the tea is steeping, place the peeled and sliced peaches into a blender and blend until smooth to create a fresh peach puree.
- Combine Ingredients: After steeping, remove the tea bags from the hot tea. Add the peach puree and granulated sugar to the tea, stirring well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Cool the Tea: Allow the tea mixture to cool down to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator to chill for about 1-2 hours.
- Add Lemon Juice: Before serving, stir in the lemon juice if desired to add a bright, citrusy note.
- Serve: Pour the chilled peach iced tea over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy your refreshing drink!
Notes
- Adjust the sugar according to your sweetness preference or substitute with a natural sweetener.
- For a stronger peach flavor, use extra ripe peaches or add peach nectar alongside the puree.
- Herbal or green tea can be used as alternatives to black tea for varying flavors.
- Peel peaches before blending for a smoother texture, but leaving the skin on adds extra fiber.
- Refrigerate the prepared tea if not serving immediately to keep it fresh and chilled.
