Just Peachy Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher, Just Peachy Iced Tea! This delightful blend combines the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the bold, robust flavor of steeped black tea, balanced perfectly with a hint of tangy lemon juice. Infused with fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness, this iced tea is sweetened just right and served over a cooling bed of ice. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, this recipe invites you to extract the vibrant flavors of simmered peaches and create a drink that’s as refreshing as it is flavorful. Garnish with juicy peach slices for a beautiful, Instagram-worthy presentation. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a relaxing afternoon on the porch, this peach iced tea is guaranteed to be your go-to drink for warm weather gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 3 whole Ripe peaches
- 4 bags Black tea bags
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
While the water is heating, wash and slice 2 peaches into thin wedges. Reserve the 3rd peach for garnishing.
Add the sliced peaches to the boiling water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes to release the peach flavor.
Remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 6-7 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and strain the peach slices from the liquid using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Press down on the peach slices to extract maximum flavor, then discard the solids.
Stir in sugar until completely dissolved, and allow the tea to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Add 2 cups of cool water, lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of flavor. Stir to combine.
Fill a pitcher or serving glasses with ice cubes, and pour the peach tea over the ice.
Slice the reserved peach into thin wedges and use as a garnish in each glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Just Peachy Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 906 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
