Peach Iced Tea Recipe
American · Beverage · 20 min total
A refreshing summer drink made with fresh peaches and black tea, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
90
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ice cubes
- fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced peaches and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until peaches are soft.
- 2. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- 3. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar dissolves.
- 4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
- 5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
- 6. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 7. Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs if desired.
Tips
- For a stronger peach flavor, use 6 peaches.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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