Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade (Printable)

Refreshing iced green tea with peach syrup and bright lemonade—light, fruity, and perfect for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Green Tea

01 - 2 green tea bags
02 - 2 cups hot water

→ Peach Syrup

03 - 1 cup peach nectar or juice
04 - 2 tbsp simple syrup (or honey/agave for vegan option)

→ Lemonade

05 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
07 - 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

→ To Serve

08 - Ice cubes
09 - Fresh peach slices (optional)
10 - Mint leaves (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Pour 2 cups of hot water (about 80°C/175°F) over the green tea bags. Steep for 2–3 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool.
02 - In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, 1/2 cup cold water, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir well until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together peach nectar and simple syrup (or honey/agave).
04 - Fill glasses with ice. In each glass, combine equal parts cooled green tea, peach syrup, and lemonade. Stir gently to mix.
05 - Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You’ll know exactly what’s in your glass, and you can tweak every bit to your mood, craving, or sweet tooth.
  • The mix of tart, floral, and juicy flavors really brightens up even the grayest afternoon—plus it never fails to surprise guests.
02 -
  • If your tea steeps for too long or the water’s too hot, it’ll taste bitter and overpower everything else—I learned this after a batch went uncomfortably sharp.
  • Chilling the brewed tea fully is crucial for a crisp, clean taste; I once rushed and ended up with a lukewarm, watery drink that just didn’t sparkle.
03 -
  • Brew the tea ahead and refrigerate overnight—it gives the most refreshing flavor with no trace of bitterness.
  • Always slap the mint leaves gently before garnishing to release their oils—this trick changes the aroma in every sip.
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