The Very Best Peach Iced Tea
Recipe GLPR0ca2bd31524653
A refreshing and naturally sweet iced tea infused with fresh peach juice and aromatic mint. This simple beverage combines steeped tea with pureed peaches and fresh herbs for a light, hydrating drink perfect for warm days.
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Ingredients
2 Family size tea bags
2 Fresh peaches
Fresh mint leaves
2 cups Ice
Cold water
Sugar or simple syrup for sweetening (optional)
Additional fresh peach slices for garnish (optional)
Additional fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Directions
Place the two family size tea bags in a glass measuring cup and microwave for 3 minutes until the water is hot. Let the tea steep for an additional 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
While the tea steeps, wash and pit the fresh peaches. Puree them in a blender until smooth, then strain the puree through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to extract the juice, discarding the solids.
In a ½-gallon pitcher, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their flavor and aroma.
Add the 2 cups of ice to the pitcher, followed by the strained peach juice and the cooled brewed tea. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with cold water.
Stir well to combine all ingredients. Taste and sweeten with sugar or simple syrup if desired.
Serve the iced tea cold in glasses, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and peach slices if desired.
