Description
Savor the essence of summer with this invigorating peach tea, where ripe peaches and robust black tea unite to create a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness. Perfect for poolside lounging or lively gatherings, this refreshing beverage is not only easy to prepare but also an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash and slice the peaches into wedges, leaving the skin on for added nutrients.
- Sweeten It Up: In a separate bowl, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in 1 cup of warm water. Alternatively, use honey for natural sweetness.
- Mix It Together: In a large pitcher, combine brewed tea, sliced peaches, sweetened mixture, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Chill: Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg