Fresh Peach Iced Tea Recipe Easy Homemade Drink with Juicy Peach Slices
A refreshing and easy-to-make iced tea featuring robust black tea and fresh peach slices, perfect for warm weather and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea bags (preferably Twinings English Breakfast)
- 2 large fresh ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 cups (1 liter) water for brewing
- 4 cups (1 liter) cold water for diluting and chilling
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: a few sprigs of mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: peach schnapps or vodka for a boozy twist
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a rolling boil (approx. 5 minutes).
- Place 4 black tea bags into the hot water and steep for 5-7 minutes depending on desired strength.
- Remove tea bags, squeezing gently to extract flavor. While warm, stir in 2-3 tablespoons sugar or honey until dissolved.
- Wash and slice peaches into thin wedges or bite-sized slices while tea steeps.
- Pour brewed tea into a large pitcher. Add 4 cups (1 liter) cold water to dilute and cool the tea.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and add peach slices, gently stirring to distribute.
- Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
To prevent peach slices from browning, squeeze a little lemon juice on them before adding to the tea. Avoid over-steeping tea to prevent bitterness. Chill for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Leftover tea keeps up to 3 days refrigerated; add fresh peach slices before serving to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml) per se
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
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