Description
This refreshing Peach Basil Iced Tea is a delightful summer beverage that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the herbal notes of fresh basil. Perfect for a hot day, this iced tea is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the tea:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
For the peach puree:
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups ice
- Extra peach slices and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the water and steep the tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and let tea cool slightly.
- Make the peach puree: In a blender, puree peaches with honey until smooth. Strain if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine brewed tea, peach puree, and fresh basil leaves. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
- Serve: Serve over ice, garnished with extra peach slices and basil.
Notes
- For a sparkling twist, top each glass with club soda just before serving.
- You can substitute green tea for a lighter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
