Brenda Khan
Peach tea is a refreshing drink that is perfect for the summertime. It is easy to make and can be prepared in several ways, with or without sugar. The basic recipe involves brewing tea, making a peach syrup, and combining the two. The syrup is made by cooking peaches with sugar and water, then mashing and straining the mixture to extract the peach juice. The tea can be served with ice and garnishes such as fresh peach slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of tea | Black tea, green tea, or white tea |
| Tea bags or loose leaf | Either |
| Type of sweetener | Sugar, honey, or monk fruit sweetener |
| Syrup preparation | Combine peaches, water, and sweetener in a saucepan, heat, and mash |
| Tea preparation | Brew tea, combine with syrup, and refrigerate |
| Serving suggestions | Ice, lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, extra peach slices, boba, or coconut jelly |
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What You'll Learn
Making the syrup
To make the syrup for diet peach tea, you'll need peaches, water, and a sweetener of your choice. You can use sugar, honey, or a sugar alternative such as monk fruit sweetener. The amount of sweetener you use will depend on your taste preferences.
First, prepare the peaches by washing them and cutting them into slices. You can leave the skin on to add colour and reduce waste. Roughly chop the slices into smaller pieces.
Next, add the peaches to a saucepan and cover them with water. The amount of water you use will depend on how much syrup you want to make. For a stronger peach flavour, use less water, and for a milder flavour, use more.
Add your chosen sweetener to the saucepan and stir to combine. Place the saucepan over medium to medium-high heat and cook the mixture for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash and crush the peaches, releasing more flavour. Continue simmering for about 5 minutes, or until the sweetener is dissolved.
After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for at least an hour. Finally, strain the syrup to remove the peach pieces. You can reserve the peaches for another use, such as a topping for ice cream or oatmeal.
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Brewing the tea
To make diet peach tea, you can use either tea bags or loose-leaf tea. If you're using tea bags, simply add the tea bags to a large pot or kettle and pour boiling water over them. Allow the tea to steep for 4-5 minutes for a weaker brew, or up to 20 minutes for a stronger brew. If you're using loose-leaf tea, you can use a tea strainer ball or create a little cloth parcel to steep the tea. Add the tea and hot water to a large jug and let it steep for the desired amount of time.
Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags or strain the loose-leaf tea, and transfer the brewed tea to a pitcher. If you're using tea bags, be sure not to squeeze or press the bags as you remove them. At this point, you can refrigerate the tea until you're ready to serve it.
If you want to make a simple syrup to sweeten your tea, combine sliced peaches, water, and a sweetener of your choice (such as sugar or honey) in a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium to medium-high heat for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the peaches to release their flavour. Once the mixture has cooled, strain the syrup to remove the peach slices. You can store the syrup in the fridge for up to a week or in an ice cube tray in the freezer for 2-3 months.
When you're ready to serve your tea, add ice to individual glasses and pour in the desired amount of syrup to taste. Garnish with fresh peach slices, lemon slices, or herbs such as mint, if desired.
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Combining the syrup and tea
Once the tea has cooled, you can combine it with the syrup. Remove the tea bags from the tea and pour in the syrup, stirring well. If you are serving the tea immediately, add ice directly to the jug. If you are not serving it immediately, it is better to add the ice to individual glasses so that you don't water down the entire batch of tea.
You can also add extra peach slices and herbs, such as fresh mint, for serving. If you prefer your tea less sweet, you can leave the syrup separate and allow people to add it to their tea to taste. You can also store the syrup separately in the fridge for between 7-10 days and add a tablespoon to a cup of tea, adjusting to personal preference.
If you want to make the tea ahead of time, you can store it in the fridge, covered, for up to four days. However, be sure to not add ice directly to the pitcher, as this will water it down.
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Storing the tea
Once you've made your diet peach tea, you can store it in a few different ways, depending on your preference.
If you've made a large batch, you can store the tea in the fridge, covered, for up to four days. It's best not to add ice directly to the pitcher, as it will water down the tea. Instead, add ice to individual glasses when serving.
You can also store the tea by separating the tea and syrup. First, prepare and store the peach syrup in the fridge for seven to ten days. Then, make a cup of tea with your choice of tea bag or loose-leaf tea, allowing it to cool before adding one tablespoon of syrup to start, increasing the amount to your taste. You can also store the syrup in an ice cube tray in the freezer for two to three months. When you're craving some tea, simply make a cup of tea, let it cool, and add a peachy ice cube or two.
If you prefer your tea unsweetened, you can store it in the fridge without the syrup. Simply slice the peaches and add them to a large glass jug or container, covering them with cold water. Add your choice of tea bag or loose-leaf tea and let it steep overnight or for at least eight hours. Remove the tea bag or strain the loose-leaf tea, but leave the peaches in. Your tea will be ready to drink from the fridge whenever you like.
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Serving the tea
You can also add some extra peach slices and herbs, such as fresh mint, for a more elegant presentation. If you have any leftover peach slices, you can reserve them for later use, such as placing them over oats or ice cream sundaes.
For a fun twist, you can serve this peach iced tea with boba and/or coconut jelly. If you're feeling creative, you can even experiment with different types of herbs and garnishes to find your perfect combination.
Finally, don't forget to enjoy your delicious and refreshing diet peach tea! You can also store any leftover tea in the fridge, covered, for up to four days.
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Frequently asked questions
You will need peaches, water, tea (black or green tea bags or loose-leaf), and a sweetener of your choice (sugar or a healthier alternative like monk fruit sweetener).
Wash and slice the peaches. If you want to make a syrup, add the slices to a saucepan with water and sweetener, and heat until boiling. Then, simmer for 30 minutes, mashing the peaches to release their flavour. Finally, leave the mixture to cool before straining.
Bring water to a boil in a pot or kettle. Remove from heat and add your tea of choice. Cover and steep for 4-5 minutes for loose-leaf tea or 15-20 minutes for tea bags.
Remove the tea bags or strain the loose-leaf tea and pour the syrup into the brewed tea. Stir well and serve with ice. You can also add herbs like fresh mint and extra peach slices for garnish.
Once prepared, store the peach iced tea in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. The peach syrup can be stored in the fridge for 7-10 days or in an ice cube tray in the freezer for 2-3 months.
