Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brew the jasmine tea. Add jasmine tea bags or loose leaf tea to hot water and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the tea before it becomes bitter.
- Sweeten while warm. Stir in honey or sugar while the tea is still warm so it dissolves smoothly.
- Make the peach mixture. Mash or blend ripe peaches with a little lemon juice and sweetener. For a smoother drink, strain the mixture. For a fruitier drink, leave it pulpy.
- Combine tea and peach. Stir the peach mixture into the brewed jasmine tea. Add cold water to lighten the drink.
- Chill the tea. Refrigerate until cold, or pour over a full glass of ice if you want to serve it right away.
- Prepare the glasses. Add ice cubes, peach slices, lemon slices, and mint to tall glasses.
- Pour and garnish. Pour the peach jasmine iced tea over the ice and garnish with extra mint or peach slices.
- Serve cold. Stir gently and enjoy immediately while the drink is fresh, floral, fruity, and chilled.
Healthy Tips & Daily Wellness
This peach jasmine iced tea is a refreshing summer tea drink that can be as light or sweet as you want. Fresh peaches add natural fruit flavor, jasmine tea keeps the drink floral and clean, and lemon juice gives it a bright finish.
For a lighter version, use fresh peach puree and reduce the added honey or sugar. You can also add more cold water, mint, or lemon for flavor without extra sweetness.
If you want a more hydrating summer pitcher, add cucumber slices, extra mint, and peach slices to the tea before chilling. This gives the drink a spa-style feel while keeping the peach iced tea flavor fresh.
If you are sensitive to caffeine, use decaf jasmine tea or make the drink with a lighter steep. You can also enjoy it earlier in the day as a refreshing afternoon drink.
