There are few things better in the summer than a tall glass of iced tea. Sweet, herbaceous, and sure to quench your thirst like nothing else, iced tea really is the sure sign that warm weather is upon us. That said, drinking the same drink all the time can get a little boring. If you're like me, you're always looking for new tastes and flavors to try to spice things up. Enter this iced peach green tea.
This Starbucks copycat peach iced tea drink is infused with fresh peach purée, which adds a juicy, sweet, and slightly tart flavor that complements the green tea beautifully. My daughter is a big fan of Starbucks and can't get enough of this homemade version!
This deceptively simple recipe packs a fruity punch once you get to sipping it. It's on a completely different level from anything you'd get out of a bottle and more than worth the effort to brew up a pitcher's worth at home.
It's also a great, summer, make-ahead drink if you're expecting company. You can prep it ahead of time and have it on hand in the fridge to serve over ice when ready.
I also make a London fog tea latte and matcha latte powdered mix that you might like or check out some more easy and fun drink recipes.
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🍵Iced Peach Green Tea Ingredients
Big Batch: This recipe makes enough for a whole pitcher of iced tea (about 6 cups).
- hot water - To steep the tea.
- green tea bags - Green tea is a type of tea made from the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. It typically has a light, fresh, and grassy flavor with a hint of natural sweetness that works well with the peaches.
- white sugar - You can substitute with honey, simple syrup or agave nectar.
- peaches - Pick the most ripe and juicy peaches possible!
- garnishes (optional): Garnishes such as peach slices and mint sprigs on the rim of the glass add an aesthetic appeal. You could even add a sugar rim. Check out how to rim a glass with sugar here.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
🫖How to Make it
Step 1. Steep the Tea. Add the hot water to a large measuring glass or glass bowl. Add the green tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
Step 2. Sweeten. Mix in the sweetener until dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the peaches.
Step 3. Make the Peach Purée. Purée the peaches in a blender or food processor. Strain the peach purée through a fine mesh strainer to make it smoother. You should end up with at least 1 cup of strained peach purée or up to 1 ½ cups.
Step 4. Combine and Serve. Pour the peach purée and green tea into a pitcher and stir. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with peach slices and mint leaves if desired.
🔆Thirsty for more? Try my Summer Mango-Pomegranate Soda.
💡Joss' Tips
- Use Fresh Ingredients. This fruity, chilled drink is as delicious as it is easy to make. The key is to use the best ingredients you can when making it. If your water doesn't taste good, your tea won't taste good. Peaches aren't ripe? That's not going to make some very good juice. Opt for fresh, ripe peaches. The real taste from fresh peaches is going to give you a much better tasting drink.
- Choose High-Quality Tea: Select high-quality green tea bags for the best flavor. Varieties like Sencha, Gyokuro, or Dragon Well work well.
- Water Temperature: After you've boiled the water, let it cool a bit to around 160-180°F (70-80°C). Boiling water can make green tea bitter.
- Steep Time: Don't go over 5 minutes. Over-steeping can also result in a bitter taste.
- Use Peachy Ice Cubes. If you have any leftover peach purée, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Use the peach cubes when serving the drink so that it doesn't get watered down with watery ice cubes.
❓Recipe FAQs
One cup of green tea contains between 30 and 50 mg of caffeine. One serving of this drink contains between 25 and 41 mg of caffeine.
You can store your fresh peach iced tea in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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📋Recipe
Iced Peach Green Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cups hot water
- 5 green tea bags
- ½ cup sugar - or honey or agave nectar
- 4 peaches - peeled, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Add the hot water to a large measuring glass or glass bowl. Add the green tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
- Mix in the sweetener until dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the peaches.
- Purée the peaches in a blender or food processor. Strain the peach purée through a fine mesh strainer to make it smoother. You should end up with at least 1 cup of strained peach purée.
- Pour the peach purée and green tea into a pitcher and stir.
- Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with peach slices and mint leaves.
Notes
- How to store leftover iced tea: You can store your fresh peach iced tea in the fridge for up to 3 days. Simply serve over ice when ready.
- Use Juicy Peaches: Choose peaches that are ripe and juicy!
- Choose High-Quality Tea: Select high-quality green tea bags for the best flavor. Varieties like Sencha, Gyokuro, or Dragon Well work well.
- Water Temperature: After you've boiled the water, let it cool a bit to around 160-180°F (70-80°C). Boiling water can make green tea bitter.
- Steep Time: Don't go over 5 minutes. Over-steeping can also result in a bitter taste.
- Use Peachy Ice Cubes. If you have any leftover peach purée, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Use the peach cubes when serving the drink so that it doesn't get watered down with watery ice cubes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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