sweet peach iced green tea
So crisp and refreshing, you might want the whole pitcher to yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 can peach halves, in water
- 1-2 fresh peaches, sliced
- 6 green tea bags
- 1 cup sugar
- 8-10 cups water, divided
- fresh basil or mint, to serve
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the green tea bags. Steep for 15 minutes. Discard the bags, stir in the sugar, and let the tea cool slightly.
- Drain the peaches from the liquid they came in. Toss the peaches into a food processor or blender (preferably a small one so the blades can pierce the fruit). Blitz until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, combine the peaches, tea, simple syrup, and an additional 4 cups of water. Stir. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to chill, or overnight.
- Prior to serving, if desired, add 1-2 slices peaches to the pitcher. Because pretty. Divide into glasses over ice and garnish with fresh basil or mint!