Easy Homemade Peach Iced Tea
This refreshing homemade Peach Iced Tea combines ripe seasonal peaches, green tea, lemon, and raw cane sugar, finished with orange slices and fresh mint. It is a simple summertime beverage that highlights fresh peaches without allowing the tea to overpower the fruit.
Ingredients
- 12 cups water divided
- 4 green tea bags
- 5 ripe peaches washed, stoned, sliced
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1 cup raw cane sugar adjust
- 1 large orange sliced
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Into 5 cups of water, place the tea bags and bring to a boil. I like using green tea versus black tea, as it is less harsh in flavor. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, then allow it to cool. In doing so, it will steep, and we will get all the lovely notes of the green tea.
- In another pot, add 5 cups of water along with the prepared peaches, lemon juice, and sugar. I used raw cane sugar, but you can use any sweetener you prefer, and in the amounts that suit your sweet tooth. If using honey, may I suggest you add the honey after you have strained the pea,ches and not when the liquid or syrup is still hot.
- Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes, then allow it to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, strain the tea and discard the bags.
- Then strain the peaches, pushing or pressing down with a spatula if you want some of the pulp. I did not, as I wanted a perfect balance of green tea and peaches, without one overpowering the other.
- Add the remaining two cups of water and mix well to combine everything. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking, keeping in mind that the Peach Iced Tea may dilute a bit when ice is added.
- Chill and serve with ice, slices of orange ( I find that the hint of ornage compliments the peach and tea flavours perfecty) and sprigs of fresh mint.
- Refer to the video below, as much more about the recipe is discussed there.
- If you have made this recipe, I would love to hear from you and any personalizations you may have made. Please leave a comment and let me know how you enjoyed it.
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Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use honey instead of raw cane sugar in Peach Iced Tea? Yes. You can use honey or another sweetener according to your taste. If using honey, I recommend adding it after you have strained the peaches rather than adding it while the liquid or syrup is still hot. Can I use black tea instead of green tea? Yes, but I prefer green tea for this Peach Iced Tea because I find it less harsh in flavor. The lighter tea allows the peaches to remain an important part of the finished drink. Should I leave the peach pulp in my Peach Iced Tea? That is completely up to you. You can press down on the peaches with a spatula while straining if you want some of the pulp. I prefer to leave most of it behind because I want a balance between the green tea and peaches without one overpowering the other. How do I keep Peach Iced Tea from becoming too sweet? Start with the suggested amount of sugar, then taste the finished drink before serving and adjust as needed. Remember that adding ice will dilute the Peach Iced Tea slightly. Can I make this Peach Iced Tea ahead of time? Yes. Chill the finished drink before serving, then pour it over ice and garnish with orange slices and fresh mint when ready to serve. Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!