Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade (Printable)

Vibrant iced green tea with peach syrup and tangy lemonade, garnished with fresh peach 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 -
  • Once poured over ice, the tea, peach, and lemonade balance out in a way that’s pure joy on a hot day.
  • Everyone always asks for the recipe, and the best part is how easy it is to customize for anyone’s sweetness or tartness preference.
02 -
  • If you forget to let the tea cool before pouring, the ice will vanish too fast and dilute the whole drink.
  • Unexpectedly, starting with freshly squeezed lemons instead of bottled juice made all the difference in tangy brightness.
03 -
  • Letting the tea cool completely before mixing is the key to sharp, non-watery flavor.
  • A little fresh mint leaves adds surprising depth, cutting the sweetness without making the drink taste herbal.
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