Peach and Mint Iced Tea
Cool off with the ultimate summer refresher: Peach and Mint Iced Tea! This vibrant recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with the invigorating aroma of fresh mint for a drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Black tea serves as the robust base, while a homemade peach syrup made from simmered fruit and sugar adds a fragrant touch of sweetness. A handful of mint leaves infuses the drink with a refreshing herbal twist, making it the perfect companion for hot afternoons or sunny picnics. Serve it over ice and top with peach slices and mint sprigs for a stunning presentation. With just 10 minutes of prep and a burst of seasonal flavor, this iced tea is bound to become your go-to summer beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 4 Black tea bags
- 3 Fresh peaches
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 5 leaves Additional mint leaves (for garnish)
- 1 Peach slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5–7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
While the tea is steeping, peel and dice 2 of the peaches. Reserve the third peach for garnish.
In a small saucepan, combine the diced peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Simmer the peach mixture for 10–15 minutes until the peaches are soft and the syrup is fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Strain the tea into a large pitcher and discard the tea bags.
Strain the peach syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into the pitcher with the tea. Press the peaches gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the peach solids.
Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and stir gently to infuse the tea with mint flavor.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
Before serving, slice the reserved peach into thin wedges for garnish.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the peach and mint iced tea, and garnish with additional mint leaves and peach slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 154.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*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.
