We’re back for another year of Meatless Monday Linkup fun! Today I’m kicking things off with a delicious, cooling iced tea!
Over Summer I like to switch from drinking just water (which I drink a lot of when I’m at work!) to more interesting, refreshing options like iced teas. Last summer I drank a lot of citrus and pomegranate iced teas, but this summer I got my hands on a large pile of super fresh and juicy peaches so this peach mint iced tea was born!
The mint makes this nice and zingy while the peaches are sweet enough to mean there’s no need to add any sugar so this is not only a delicious and cooling option, but a healthy one too!
Ingredients List
- 5 cups boiling water
- 5 peppermint tea bags (or equivalent loose leaf)
- 6 peaches
- 1 lemon
- 2 sprigs mint
- Ice to serve
Steps
- Combine the boiling water and tea bags and leave to steep for 5-7 minutes then remove tea bags and discard. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Peel then roughly chop 3 peaches and combine with 1/2 a cup of the mint tea and blend until smooth. Strain the puree and place in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate the tea and puree for at least an hour, the longer the better
- When ready to serve slice the remaining peaches and the lemon, and place in glasses along with the mint leaves and ice.
- Combine the puree and the tea and stir until mixed. Pour into the glasses and serve
- Enjoy!
This makes enough to serve about 4 large glasses, but it’s super easy to make more of if you’ve got a party to serve! The mint is perfect for cooling you down as well, so it’s a great option to have in your fridge for those long hot days ahead!
If you like the look of this iced tea then you might want to get your hands on my Healthy Drinks Guide which is jam packed with delicious drinks, perfect for summer! It’s all yours if you pop yourself on the mailing list for my weekly newsletter which you can do right here, or in the signup box below (and I promise not to spam you ever!).
What do you drink in the summer heat? Fancy trying this peach mint iced tea?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
merilyn
January 5, 2015 at 8:44 am (10 years ago)that peach tea looks soo refreshing liz!
I like to experiment with different teas too!
a pleasant way to hydrate! with a feeling of sipping something special! cheers to you! m:)X
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 6, 2015 at 1:14 pm (10 years ago)It definitely feels more special than just water!
Lila
January 5, 2015 at 2:28 pm (10 years ago)That looks so lovely Liz! What a nice change from just drinking water!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 6, 2015 at 1:14 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Lila xx
Caeli @ Little Vegan Bear
January 5, 2015 at 10:38 pm (10 years ago)Yummm peaches
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 6, 2015 at 1:14 pm (10 years ago)Millions of peaches!
Emma @ Emma's Garden Grows
January 6, 2015 at 1:14 pm (10 years ago)Yum! I am so trying this! I made a pomegranate iced tea on xmas day and it went down a treat. Will have to share the recipe
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 6, 2015 at 1:17 pm (10 years ago)Yum! I made a pomegranate iced tea last summer but haven’t whipped it up again this year yet! Will have to rectify that asap!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile
January 9, 2015 at 9:53 am (10 years ago)Hi Liz! Hope you had a great Chrissy! This sounds amazing! I remember when my hubby and I honeymooned in Malaysia the hotel would make the best peach iced tea. I’m going to try your recipe – I’m sure it’s even better! Thanks so much for linking up with Fabulous Foodie Fridays! xx
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 9, 2015 at 5:06 pm (10 years ago)Ooh that would have been lovely and refreshing in the tropical heat, sounds perfect! xx
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages
January 10, 2015 at 8:23 am (10 years ago)I have been making a lot of iced teas the last couple of weeks too. So refreshing. This combination of flavours looks really good.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 12, 2015 at 6:48 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Malinda, iced tea is so good in this weather isn’t it!