Peach Tea
Updated July 8, 2021
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 8black tea bags, preferably Lipton
- 2pounds ripe peaches (6 to 8), peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped, or 2 cups peach juice (see Tip)
- 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more if needed
- 1cup ice, plus more for serving
- Granulated sugar, if needed
- Fresh peach slices, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
211 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 52 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 46 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a tea kettle or medium saucepan over high heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
- Step 2
While the tea steeps, purée the peaches, if using fresh fruit. Pulse in a food processor or blender until very smooth. You should have 2 cups.
- Step 3
Gently squeeze the concentrated tea from the bags and discard the bags. If using puréed peaches, pour the tea into the blender, add the lemon juice and purée until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher. If using peach juice, transfer the tea to a pitcher, and stir in the peach juice and lemon juice.
- Step 4
Add the ice to the pitcher, then taste. If it’s too sweet, add more lemon juice, a couple of teaspoons at a time. If it isn’t sweet enough, stir in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dissolved. Refrigerate until the tea is chilled throughout. Serve in a large glass filled with ice and garnished with peach slices.
- Be sure to use peach juice that is 100 percent juice and has no added sugar, such as Ceres brand.
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You had me, until you recommended Lipton. Use real tea, such as Assam, indtead
This is a variation of iced tea I've had in Italy only the Italian recipe is much simpler: plain black tea and cut up peaches. No sugar. It takes less time and is a refreshing delight.
I had frozen peaches and earl grey tea, and decided to give this a try. I put half the seeped tea into a blender with the frozen peaches and puréed, then added in the rest of the tea lemon. Poured into glasses over ice. Absolutely wonderful! Peachy and refreshing. You can easily riff off of this concept of pureed fruit tea, I may give strawberries and green tea a try next!
I’ve made this a few times now. It really hits the spot on a summer day when you crave something hydrating and fruity yet not too sweet. I recommend adding a tablespoon of vanilla Torani syrup in lieu of sugar.
I made this because I had an abundance of peaches. I used Earl Grey tea and added a little bourbon. Very good!
The consistency of the drink with pureed peaches was too foamy, or maybe airy and insubstantial, for me. Although the taste was good, I think I would use juice next time, and also make single servings in a small, easier to clean, bullet blender.