Refreshing Peach Green Tea Recipe Easy Homemade Drink with Fresh Slices
A cooling and refreshing peach green tea made with fresh peach slices and good-quality green tea, perfect for hot summer days and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) filtered or spring water
- 3 teaspoons (about 6 grams) loose leaf green tea or 4 green tea bags (Sencha or jasmine recommended)
- 2 medium ripe peaches (about 1 cup or 150 grams), thinly sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, or simple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional: sprig of fresh mint or basil for garnish
- Optional: slices of cucumber for extra freshness
Instructions
- Heat the water: Bring 4 cups (950 ml) of filtered water to about 175°F (80°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, boil the water and let it rest 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Steep the green tea: Place 3 teaspoons (about 6 grams) of loose leaf green tea or 4 tea bags into your teapot or pitcher. Pour the hot water over and steep for 3 minutes. Avoid steeping longer to keep the flavor delicate and avoid astringency.
- Strain the tea: Remove the tea bags or strain the leaves carefully to stop the brewing process. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until cold.
- Prepare the peaches: While tea chills, wash and thinly slice 2 medium ripe peaches (about 1 cup or 150 grams). Remove any bruised spots but keep the skin on for color and nutrients.
- Assemble the drink: Pour the chilled tea into a glass pitcher. Add the peach slices and stir in 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of honey or your chosen sweetener, adjusting to taste. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lemon juice if desired for brightness.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach green tea over. Garnish with extra peach slices or a sprig of fresh mint if you like. Sip slowly and enjoy.
Notes
Use water at about 175°F (80°C) to avoid bitterness. Steep tea for only 3 minutes. Chill tea fully before adding peaches and sweetener to prevent fruit breakdown. Let peach slices steep in tea for at least an hour for more flavor but not too long to avoid mushiness. Adjust sweetener gradually to taste. Optionally add fresh mint or basil for herbal notes or a splash of sparkling water for fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 12 oz
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
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