Refreshing Peach Iced Tea Recipe
This Easy Peach Iced Tea is a refreshing homemade beverage perfect for warm days. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with robust black tea and a hint of sweetener, it’s a delicious and cooling drink that’s quick to prepare and ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh peach slices (about 1 large peach)
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (sugar, honey, or to taste)
- Ice cubes (as needed for serving)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags in the hot water for about 5 minutes until the tea is strong and flavorful. Remove the tea bags, making sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.
- Add Peach Slices and Sweetener: While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of fresh peach slices and 2-3 tablespoons of your preferred sweetener. Stir gently to combine and allow the peach slices to infuse into the tea, releasing their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Chill the Tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly and enhance the peach flavor.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled peach iced tea over the ice. Optionally, garnish with additional peach slices or fresh mint leaves for a decorative touch.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetener amount according to your taste preference or use a sugar substitute to reduce calories.
- Fresh peaches provide the best flavor, but frozen or canned peaches (in juice, not syrup) can be used as alternatives.
- To make the drink extra peachy, muddle some peach slices before steeping.
- For a stronger tea flavor, increase the steeping time by a few minutes but avoid making it bitter.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger batches.
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