Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade (Print)

Refreshing iced green tea with peach syrup and lemony brightness, served over ice with peach slices and mint.

# What you'll need:

→ Green Tea

01 - 2 green tea bags
02 - 2 cups hot water

→ Peach Syrup

03 - 1 cup peach nectar or juice
04 - 2 tbsp simple syrup (or honey/agave for vegan option)

→ Lemonade

05 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
07 - 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

→ To Serve

08 - Ice cubes
09 - Fresh peach slices (optional)
10 - Mint leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Pour 2 cups of hot water (about 80°C/175°F) over the green tea bags. Steep for 2–3 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool.
02 - In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, 1/2 cup cold water, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir well until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together peach nectar and simple syrup (or honey/agave).
04 - Fill glasses with ice. In each glass, combine equal parts cooled green tea, peach syrup, and lemonade. Stir gently to mix.
05 - Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the secret to skip summer lines and get that iconic iced tea kick right from your own kitchen.
  • It&aposs endlessly customizable—sweeten it, make it tangier, or add extra fruit depending on your mood.
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  • If you steep the green tea too long it turns bitter—set a timer and trust it.
  • Chilling the tea before mixing in the lemonade keeps everything frosty instead of watered down.
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  • Let the green tea cool to room temperature before chilling for a clearer brew with no cloudiness.
  • Start small with the sweetener and add more at the end, since peach nectar can have a wildly different sweetness depending on the brand.
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