Short Description

A light, naturally sweetened beverage that blends cold-brewed green tea with ripe peaches for a crisp, fragrant refreshment—perfect for warm days or any time you crave a delicate fruity drink.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Pure summer flavour without heavy syrups
Gentle cold-brew method that eliminates bitterness
Simple ingredients you likely have on hand
Adaptable sweetness and endless flavour twists
Cheaper and healthier than café versions

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

Green tea bags
Cold water
Ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Agave nectar (or preferred sweetener)

Directions

Cold-brew – Combine the tea bags and cold water in a lidded jar; refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Blend – Remove the tea bags. In a blender, purée the chilled tea with the peaches, lemon juice and agave until smooth.
Strain – Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid.
Serve – Fill glasses with ice and pour the peach green tea over. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Servings and Timing

Yield: about 1 litre (approximately 4 x 250 ml servings)
Active preparation: 10 minutes
Cold-brew/infusion: 8 hours
Total time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Variations

Add a sprig of mint, basil or lemon balm during steeping for herbal notes.
Prepare sun-tea by placing the jar in direct sunlight for 4 hours, then chill.
Replace half the water with homemade lemonade for a peach-green-tea lemonade.
Top each glass with sparkling water for a fizzy version.
Use thawed frozen peach slices when fresh fruit is unavailable.

Storage/Reheating

Store in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Add ice only when serving to avoid dilution.
Freeze leftovers in ice-cube trays to flavour future drinks.
This beverage is intended to be enjoyed cold; reheating is not recommended.

FAQs

Can I use frozen or canned peaches?

Yes. Thaw frozen peaches before blending; if using canned peaches, drain them and reduce the sweetener slightly.

How do I make it caffeine-free?

Choose naturally decaffeinated green tea bags or substitute a mild herbal tea such as rooibos.

Must the tea steep for eight hours?

A minimum of six hours is advisable for full flavour extraction without bitterness; longer steeping deepens the taste.

Can I sweeten with honey or stevia?

Absolutely. Replace agave 1:1 with honey, or add stevia gradually after blending until the desired sweetness is reached.

How do I keep the drink clear rather than cloudy?

Strain thoroughly and allow the blended tea to rest briefly so foam can dissipate before bottling.

Will the colour darken in the refrigerator?

Some darkening is natural due to oxidation. Store the tea in an opaque, airtight container to slow the process.

Can I double the recipe for a gathering?

Yes. Maintain the same tea-to-peach ratio and blend in batches if your blender capacity is limited.

Is hot-brewing then chilling faster?

You may hot-brew at 80 °C for 2 minutes and cool the tea quickly over ice, but the flavour will be slightly more tannic than with cold-brew.

What if my peaches are underripe?

Add one or two extra teaspoons of sweetener and blend a bit longer to break down firmer flesh.

How long can the tea sit out at room temperature?

Limit unrefrigerated time to a total of two hours for food-safety reasons; refrigerate promptly thereafter.

Conclusion

Peach Iced Green Tea unites the gentle lift of green tea with the lush sweetness of ripe peaches, producing a refreshing drink that is both sophisticated and easy to prepare. With its make-ahead convenience and adaptable nature, it promises to become a staple in your warm-weather repertoire. Brew a batch today to greet tomorrow with a pitcher of cool, fruity refreshment ready to pour.