Description
Peach Iced Tea is a refreshing and naturally sweetened beverage made with brewed black tea and juicy peaches. It’s perfect for hot days and makes a delightful addition to summer meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5–7 minutes. Discard tea bags and set aside to cool.
- In another saucepan, combine sliced peaches and sweetener. Simmer over medium heat for 5–10 minutes, mashing peaches slightly to release juices.
- Strain the peach syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
- In a large pitcher, combine brewed tea, peach syrup, and 2 cups cold water. Stir well.
- Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice with optional peach slices and mint for garnish.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by increasing or decreasing honey or sugar.
- Use green or herbal tea for a lighter variation.
- For stronger peach flavor, add a few peach slices directly to the pitcher.
- Can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg