Fresh Peach Iced Tea
A refreshing summer drink featuring fresh peaches, mint, and lemon steeped in black tea, perfect for hot days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 4 black tea bags
- 10–15 fresh mint leaves, washed and lightly bruised
- 1 large lemon, juiced (plus extra slices for garnish)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute honey or agave)
- 6 cups filtered or spring water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sliced peaches and 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup granulated sugar until dissolved. Add 4 black tea bags and steep for 5 to 7 minutes, pressing tea bags gently with a spoon.
- Remove tea bags and strain peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Add remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and bruised mint leaves. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and a sprig of mint.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy tea. Do not over-steep tea bags to prevent bitterness. Lightly bruise mint leaves to release oils without bitterness. Chill tea for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Adjust sweetness after chilling by adding more lemon juice or simple syrup as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 6075
- Sugar: 1416
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1518
- Fiber: 12
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