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Refreshing Peach Iced Tea Recipe with Fresh Mint Easy Homemade Drink

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A simple and refreshing peach iced tea made with fresh mint and ripe peaches, perfect for summer gatherings and a delightful homemade drink.

Ingredients

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  • 4 black tea bags (Twinings or Lipton recommended)
  • 3 medium ripe peaches, sliced
  • About 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) water for steeping tea
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of fresh water to a rolling boil (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Place 4 black tea bags into the hot water and steep for 5-7 minutes, avoiding over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
  3. Remove the tea bags, gently squeezing them against the side of the pitcher to extract extra flavor, then discard.
  4. While the tea is still hot, stir in 1/3 cup granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness as needed.
  5. Slice 3 ripe peaches into thin wedges, removing pits. Optionally mash some slices lightly for smoother texture.
  6. Add peach slices and about 10 fresh mint leaves into the warm tea. Gently bruise the mint leaves with a wooden spoon to release oils without bitterness.
  7. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes), then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
  8. Just before serving, stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for brightness (optional).
  9. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with extra mint leaves or a peach slice.

Notes

Do not over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness. Gently bruise mint leaves to release flavor without overpowering the tea. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with natural sweeteners like honey or agave. For extra cold tea without dilution, freeze peach slices or mint leaves in ice cubes. The tea tastes best within 24 hours for freshest mint flavor and can be stored up to 3 days refrigerated.

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