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Easy Recipes: Peach Ginger Mint Iced Tea

This Peach Ginger Mint Iced Tea is a refreshing summer drink infused with ripe peaches, fresh mint, and zesty ginger. Perfect for any warm day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: drinks recipes, easy recipes, healthy recipes, quick and easy recipes, refreshing recipes, summer recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey or to taste
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
  • Ice cubes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Discard the tea bags and stir in honey while warm. Set aside to cool.
  4. In another saucepan, combine remaining 2 cups water, sliced peaches, and ginger.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Strain the peach-ginger mixture into the tea base.
  8. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
  9. To serve, fill glasses with ice, fresh mint, and pour the iced tea over.

Notes

Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey. You can also use green tea instead of black tea for a milder flavor.