Peach Basil Iced White Tea Recipe
This Peach Basil Iced White Tea offers a delightful combination of fruity sweetness and aromatic herbaceousness, making it a perfect summer refreshment.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan or pot
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 white tea bags
- 1 ripe peach pitted and sliced
- fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
- ice cubes
- Peach slices and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the white tea bags.
- Allow the tea bags to steep for about 3-5 minutes to create a delicate white tea infusion.
- Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, combine the sliced peach, fresh basil leaves, and honey.
- Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth puree.
- Strain the peach basil puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove any solids.
- Pour the cooled white tea into the pitcher with the strained peach basil mixture.
- Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1-2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Peach Basil Iced White Tea over the ice.
- Garnish with peach slices and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
This Peach Basil Iced White Tea offers a delightful combination of fruity sweetness and aromatic herbaceousness, making it a perfect summer refreshment. Enjoy the blend of white tea's subtle flavor with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches and the aromatic twist of fresh basil. 🍑🌿🍵