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Close-up view of a refreshing glass of peach basil iced tea with sliced peaches and basil leaves.
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Peach Basil Iced Tea

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 80
A refreshing and fragrant iced tea combining sweet peaches and aromatic basil for a perfect summer drink.

Ingredients

Fruits and Herbs

  • 2 pieces ripe peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup torn basil leaves

Beverage Base

  • 8 cups water divided (Use for infusion and serving)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (Adjust for sweetness)
  • 2 large tea bags

Instructions 

  • Boil 4 cups of water and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool.
  • In a blender, puree the sliced peaches until smooth.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, basil leaves, sugar, and the cooled tea. Stir well.
  • Add the remaining 4 cups of water to the mixture and stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with extra basil or peach slices if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: basil, Iced Tea, peach