Strawberry Peach Iced Tea
This refreshing Strawberry Peach Iced Tea combines the sweet flavors of strawberries and peaches with the classic taste of brewed tea, making it perfect for hot summer days. Enjoy it chilled over ice for a delightful treat!
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Pitcher
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
- 1 Ice cube tray
- 1 Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 bags black tea
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh peaches pitted and sliced or canned peaches
- ½ cup sugar adjust for sweetness preference
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- as needed quantity ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- Stir in the ½ cup of sugar and continue stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add the sliced strawberries and peaches to the tea mixture, along with the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- After cooling, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove the fruit solids.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator until thoroughly cold, at least 1 hour.
- Serve the Strawberry Peach Iced Tea over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with a slice of strawberry or peach if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar, or substituting with sweeteners like honey or agave syrup.
You can also use green tea or herbal tea as a base instead of black tea for a different flavor profile.
To make this tea even more refreshing, you can add fresh mint leaves or lemon slices as a garnish.