Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade (Printable Version)

Refreshing iced blend of green tea, peach syrup and zesty lemonade, served over ice with peach slices and mint.

# What You 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)

# Steps:

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 -
  • It tastes like summer in every sip, and honestly, it’s better than what you’d get in a to-go cup.
  • You control the sweetness, sourness, and peachiness—so every glass is perfectly tailored.
02 -
  • Once, I left the tea to steep while distracted and ended up with a drink so grassy everyone politely added more lemonade.
  • Chilling the ingredients ahead gives you a truly crisp, non-watery glass—never skip this step if the weather’s hot.
03 -
  • I quickly learned that using filtered water for my ice cubes keeps the drink looking pristine and clear.
  • Smacking mint leaves before adding releases richer fragrance—nobody wants a bland garnish.
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