Description
This refreshing homemade peach iced tea is perfect for hot summer days, combining sweet peaches and brewed tea for a deliciously cool drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- While the tea is steeping, place the diced peaches and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the peach puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the pulp.
- Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and pour the brewed tea into the pitcher with the peach puree.
- Add lemon juice and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Refrigerate the tea until chilled.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger peach flavor, allow the peach puree to steep in the tea for an additional 30 minutes before straining.
- You can use fresh or frozen peaches based on availability.
- Try adding a sprig of fresh mint to the tea for an extra refreshing taste.
Keywords: homemade peach iced tea, peach tea recipe, refreshing iced tea, summer drink, easy iced tea recipe, fruit iced tea