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Fresh Homemade Peach Basil Iced Tea

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A refreshing iced tea combining the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with the herbal brightness of basil, perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 10–12 large fresh basil leaves
  • 4 black tea bags (Ceylon or Assam preferred)
  • 6 cups water (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced peaches and 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peaches soften and release their juices. Lightly mash peaches with the back of a spoon.
  2. Stir in honey or agave syrup if using, and simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the peach syrup cool slightly.
  3. Bring the remaining 5 cups (1.2 liters) of water to a boil. Pour over the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags promptly to avoid bitterness.
  4. Add fresh basil leaves to the hot tea, cover, and let infuse for about 10 minutes until the tea takes on a subtle green tint and herbal aroma.
  5. Strain the peach syrup mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the tea pitcher, pressing gently to extract flavor but leaving solids behind. Remove basil leaves with a slotted spoon or strain again if needed.
  6. Stir in fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
  7. Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour until well chilled. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with a peach slice or basil sprig if desired.

Notes

Use fresh basil for best flavor; avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness. Peach syrup can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Frozen peaches can substitute fresh when out of season. Adjust sweetener to taste. For a sparkling version, add sparkling water before serving. To keep tea chilled without dilution, freeze peach syrup into ice cubes.

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