Description
The Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea is a delightful twist on your classic iced tea that combines the juicy sweetness of peaches and the tartness of raspberries. This refreshing drink is perfect for summer gatherings and showcases fresh summer fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4–6 black tea bags or 4 tablespoons loose black tea
- 2–3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, muddled
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Start by boiling 4 cups of water in a kettle. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4-6 black tea bags (or 4 tablespoons of loose black tea). Let it steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea. Remove the tea bags or strain out the leaves and let it cool.
- Prepare the Fruit: While the tea is cooling, slice 2-3 ripe peaches and muddle 1 cup of raspberries in a bowl. You can mash them lightly to release their juices, which adds more flavor to the tea.
- Combine Ingredients: In your pitcher, combine the cooled tea, muddled raspberries, and sliced peaches. Stir in 1/2 cup of honey or sugar (adjust to taste) and juice from 1 lemon. Mix well until the sweetener dissolves completely.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea over. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional peach slices or raspberries if desired. Enjoy your refreshing drink!
Notes
For a quicker version, you can make a peach syrup by simmering diced peaches with water and sugar, then straining it into your iced tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: iced tea, summer drink, peach, raspberry, refreshing beverage