Description
A refreshing Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade that combines fresh peach syrup with floral jasmine green tea and a splash of lemon juice, perfect for a cool, revitalizing summer beverage.
Ingredients
Peach Syrup
- 5 peaches, roughly chopped, stones removed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Green Tea Lemonade
- 6-7 cups water (1.7L – the max line on most electric kettles)
- 5 green tea bags (jasmine green tea recommended)
- Juice of ½ lemon (1-2 tbsp)
To Serve
- 2-4 tbsp peach syrup
- Ice cubes
- Peach slices (optional garnish)
- 1 cup chilled green tea
Instructions
- Make Peach Syrup: Add the roughly chopped peaches into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Peach Syrup: Pour the peach puree into a small saucepan and add maple syrup and water. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
- Finish Peach Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. To get a smooth syrup, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl, though this step is optional.
- Cool Peach Syrup: Pour the strained syrup into a heat-proof jar and allow it to cool completely before storing. It can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Brew Green Tea: Bring 6 to 7 cups of water to a boil using a kettle or large pot. Remove from heat and add the 5 jasmine green tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- Add Lemon Juice to Tea: Stir in the juice of half a lemon (1-2 tbsp) into the tea. Allow the tea to cool and then refrigerate. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prepare Single Serving: In a tall glass, add 2-4 tablespoons of chilled peach syrup, fill the glass with ice cubes and add peach slices if desired. Pour about 1 cup of chilled green tea over the ice and syrup.
- Shake for Starbucks Style: For a Starbucks-inspired drink, combine the iced green tea, peach syrup, and ice in a mason jar. Shake well until chilled then pour over ice in a glass.
- Pitcher Method: Alternatively, mix the peach syrup and green tea together in a large pitcher. Stir before serving as the peach syrup may settle to the bottom.
Notes
- Straining the peach syrup results in a smoother, clearer beverage but can be skipped if you prefer a more rustic texture.
- The peach syrup and green tea can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days each.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup in the peach syrup or the amount of peach syrup added to the drink.
- Shaking the drink mimics the texture and presentation of iced tea beverages from specialty cafes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
