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Fresh Raspberry + Peach Sweet Iced Tea

Sweet seasonal summer fruit mixed with freshly brewed iced tea. This peachy raspberry drink is perfect for enjoying on the porch. Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Chill Time:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

  • strainer
  • Pitcher

Ingredients

For the Syrup

  • 1 cup sliced peaches (about 2 medium peaches)
  • cups fresh raspberries (could also use strawberries or blackberries)
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

For the Tea

  • 3 family sized tea bags (Luzianne brand recommended)
  • 6 cups hot water
  • 6 cups cold water

Garnish

  • lemon
  • fresh mint

Instructions

  • Make syrup. Add the peaches, raspberries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the raspberries break down and the peaches are very soft.
  • Strain. Using a mesh strainer, strain out the solid fruit bits. Press with a wooden spoon to extract all the syrup. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid fruit bits in your tea. Let the syrup cool.
  • Brew the tea. Place the tea bags in a heat-proof pitcher. Boil 6 cups of water and pour it over the tea bags. Steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. Pour 6 cups of cold water into the pitcher to cool the tea.
  • Add the syrup and chill. Add the peach raspberry syrup to the tea and mix thoroughly. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until very cold.
  • Serve. Serve the tea over ice with fresh lemon slices, whole raspberries, and mint leaves for garnish.

Notes

For a smoother syrup, strain it twice through a fine mesh strainer to catch any small fruit pieces.
If you don't want to make a large pitcher, you can freeze part of the fruit syrup and mix it with tea later.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Katie