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Two glasses of peach iced tea with mint leaves and peach slices for garnish.
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Peach Iced Tea with Mint

This easy summer sipper is made using tea leaves, fresh peaches and mint leaves, and is sweetened with simple syrup.
Prep Time8 minutes
Chill Time1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8 servings | 2 quarts
Calories: 60

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh mint sprigs, divided
  • 2 quart-size tea bags or 8 regular tea bags
  • 4 peaches, sliced, plus more slices for garnish
  • 2 quarts water
  • Simple Syrup, to taste
  • Ice
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Instructions

  • Place half of the mint sprigs, the tea bags, and the peach slices in a heat-resistant half-gallon pitcher.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil, then pour it into the pitcher. Let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the mint and tea bags, discard. Let the tea cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Strain the iced tea through a fine mesh sieve.
  • To serve, pour the tea into ice-filled glasses, add a few peach slices, sprinkle over a little bit of the remaining mint leaves, and stir in syrup to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g