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Fresh Peach Mint Iced Green Tea

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A refreshing iced green tea infused with fresh peaches and mint, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days. This natural, lightly sweetened drink balances fruity and minty flavors for a delightful summer beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 4 grams or 4 tea bags green tea leaves (organic Sencha recommended)
  • 2 medium fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 10–12 fresh mint sprigs, rinsed
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat 4 cups (1 liter) of filtered water to about 175°F (80°C). If no thermometer, boil water and let sit for 2 minutes.
  2. Place green tea leaves or tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Pour hot water over and steep for 3 minutes. Avoid steeping longer to prevent bitterness.
  3. While tea steeps, peel and slice 2 medium peaches. Rinse and pat dry mint leaves.
  4. Add mint leaves to a small bowl or directly into the pitcher. Gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon to release aroma without shredding.
  5. Add peach slices to the pitcher. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup while tea is warm to dissolve. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  6. Let tea cool to room temperature, then stir in fresh lemon juice from half a lemon. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
  7. Strain tea to remove tea leaves, mint, and peach bits if desired. Serve over ice cubes. Garnish with peach slice or mint sprig if desired.

Notes

Use water at about 175°F (80°C) to avoid bitterness. Do not steep tea longer than 3 minutes. Gently muddle mint to release flavor without shredding. Sweeten while tea is warm for better dissolving. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable. For vegan version, use agave or maple syrup instead of honey. White tea or herbal blends can be substituted for green tea. Store refrigerated up to 3 days; fresh mint flavor best within 24 hours.

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