Sweet Peach Iced Tea
A refreshing, fruity iced tea infused with sweet peach flavor, perfect for hot summer days or as a crowd-pleasing beverage.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water (for brewing)
- 3 black tea bags (or 2 tbsp loose-leaf tea)
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced (or 1 cup frozen peaches)
- ¼ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water (to dilute)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Fresh mint or peach slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew Tea: Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.Sweeten: Stir in honey/sugar until dissolved.Infuse Peaches: Add sliced peaches to the hot tea and muddle lightly. Let steep for 10 minutes.Strain & Dilute: Strain out peach pieces (optional). Add 4 cups cold water and lemon juice.Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with mint or peach slices.
Notes
- For stronger peach flavor, blend peaches into a purée before adding.
- Substitute with peach nectar or syrup for a quicker version.