Description
Peach Basil Iced Tea is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining juicy peaches and aromatic basil for a vibrant, flavorful drink. Perfect for garden parties or lazy afternoons, this iced tea is simple to make and can be tailored to your sweetness preference. With bright colors and refreshing flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping you cool on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan. Remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags for 5 minutes.
- Stir in sugar or honey while the tea is warm until dissolved.
- Add sliced peaches and basil leaves; gently muddle to release flavors.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Before serving, stir in lemon juice. Pour over ice cubes and garnish with extra peach slices or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg