Drinks
Peach Iced Tea
Black tea is brewed strong, then gently infused with ripe peaches and a little sugar for a soft, fruit-forward sweetness. Served over ice, it tastes clean, refreshing, and lightly fragrant.
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
EasyDifficulty
85 kcal per serving0g protein 22g carbs 0g fat
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Ingredients
- Water3 cups
- Black tea leaves or black tea bags2 tbsp or 4 bags
- Ripe peaches, sliced2 medium
- Sugar3 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Ice cubes2 cups
- Fresh mint sprigs2 sprigs
Method
- Bring 2 cups of the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then add the peach slices and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes until the peaches soften.
- Add the tea leaves or tea bags, pour in the remaining 1 cup of water, turn off the heat, and steep for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher, pressing the peaches lightly to release their juice, then stir in the lemon juice.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill two glasses with ice, pour in the peach iced tea, and garnish with mint sprigs and a peach slice if desired.