Refreshing Iced Peach Blossom Green Tea with Honey Drizzle
A light, floral iced green tea infused with peach blossoms and topped with a honey drizzle, perfect for a refreshing and soothing homemade drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) filtered water
- 3 teaspoons (6 grams) green tea leaves or 3 green tea bags
- 1 tablespoon (about 2 grams) fresh or dried peach blossoms
- Ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon (7 grams) honey (raw or local preferred)
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (960 ml) of filtered water to a rolling boil, then let it rest for about 1 minute to reach ~175°F (80°C).
- Place 3 teaspoons (6 grams) of green tea leaves and 1 tablespoon (about 2 grams) of fresh or dried peach blossoms into a tea infuser or tea bag.
- Pour the hot water over the tea and blossoms and steep for 3 to 4 minutes until light golden with a gentle floral scent.
- Remove the tea infuser or strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher and let it cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or transfer the tea to a glass filled with ice cubes to chill quickly.
- Fill tall glasses halfway with ice cubes, then pour the chilled tea over the ice, leaving about an inch at the top.
- Slowly drizzle 1 teaspoon (7 grams) of honey over the top of each glass to create sweet pockets.
- Optionally garnish with a thin slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
- Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.
Notes
Use water cooled to about 175°F to avoid bitterness. Drizzle honey over ice instead of stirring to create sweet bursts. Let tea cool to room temperature before chilling to prevent dilution. Warm honey slightly if thick before drizzling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz (355 ml) per s
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11
- Carbohydrates: 13
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