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Peach Tea

This refreshing peach tea combines fresh or frozen peaches with black tea, lemon, and honey for a naturally sweet beverage perfect hot or iced.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 fresh peaches or 2 cups frozen peach slices, pitted and sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags or 4 teaspoons loose black tea
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
  • 1/2 lemon sliced thin
  • 3 fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Large pot or kettle
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife for cutting peaches
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Glass pitcher for storage
  • Serving glasses or mugs

Method
 

  1. Slice the peaches in half, remove the pits, and cut into 1-inch wedges that won’t fall apart during steeping.
  2. Bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot over high heat.
  3. Add the peach slices to the boiling water, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the black tea bags to the pot and stir gently to start the brewing process.
  5. Toss in the lemon slices and a pinch of salt, then let everything steep together for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey (or agave nectar) while the tea is still hot until fully dissolved.
  7. Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a glass pitcher, pressing gently on the peaches to extract extra liquid.
  8. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve; garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Make your peach tea in the morning and refrigerate it all day for the flavors to meld and develop into a more refined taste.