Summer is here and what better way to stay cool on a hot Summer day than with a refreshing iced peach green tea? Store-bought iced teas can be loaded with added sugar and preservatives, but making this in your own kitchen is not only healthier, it’s also delicious! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make this delicious drink using fresh peaches and green tea. The natural flavor of real peaches in this homemade recipe gives this easy recipe a great peach flavor. This Starbucks copycat recipe made as a big batch is perfect for busy people that don’t have time to stop at Starbucks every day!
Although we have lived in the South for over 20 years, we still drink my tea un-sweetened. So, this iced tea drink does not have any processed sugars or sweeteners. However, if you want your tea sweet, just add the amount of sugar when you steep the tea. True Southern sweet tea lovers only drink sweet tea that has had the sugar added at the start of the process!
💖 3 Reasons You’ll Love Peach Green Tea
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Healthier Alternative: Made with fresh ingredients and optional sweeteners, it’s a wholesome substitute for store-bought versions laden with preservatives.
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Customizable Flavor: Adjust sweetness, strength, and herbal notes to suit your personal taste preferences.
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Cost-Effective & Convenient: Enjoy a café-quality beverage at home, saving both time and money.
Let’s take a sweet journey to the heart of Georgia, where the land is blessed with some of the most tantalizing peach varieties you can imagine! Georgia has rightfully earned its reputation as the Peach State, and for good reason. So, buckle up as we explore the delightful peach varieties that Georgia proudly brings to the table! First, let’s break down the type of peaches.
Clingstone Peaches:
Clingstone peaches are a type of peach that has flesh that sticks tightly to the pit or “stone” inside the fruit. Unlike other peaches where the flesh easily separates from the stone, clingstone peaches require a bit more effort to remove the pit cleanly.
These peaches come in different colors like yellow, orange, and red, and they can be found in various sizes. They have juicy and sweet flesh that is full of flavor and aroma. Clingstone peaches are loved by many people because of their delicious taste.
Because the flesh sticks to the pit, clingstone peaches are often used for canning, preserving, baking, and making yummy peach-based dishes like cobblers, jams, and pies. They hold up well during cooking and canning processes, which means they keep their great taste even after being prepared in different ways.
Although it may take a little more effort to separate the flesh from the pit, clingstone peaches are definitely worth it. Their unique flavor and versatility in the kitchen make them a favorite for many peach lovers and chefs. So, whether you enjoy them fresh or use them in your favorite recipes, clingstone peaches add a special touch to your peachy experiences.
Semi Clingstone Peaches:
Semi-clingstone peaches are a specific type of peach that falls between clingstone and freestone varieties. As the name suggests, they possess qualities of both types, offering a balance between firm attachment and ease of separation between the flesh and the stone.
The beauty of semi-clingstone peaches lies in their ability to provide a middle ground between clingstone and freestone varieties. While they offer a slight challenge when it comes to separating the flesh from the pit, they still provide a level of convenience and are a great choice for both cooking enthusiasts and those who prefer enjoying peaches fresh.
Freestone Peaches:
Freestone peaches are a popular variety of peach known for their delicious flavor and easy-to-remove pits. Unlike clingstone peaches, where the flesh clings tightly to the pit, freestone peaches have flesh that easily separates from the pit, making them convenient for eating fresh, baking, and canning.
Flavor and Texture: Freestone peaches are prized for their sweet, juicy, and aromatic flavor. They have a balanced combination of sweetness and acidity, giving them a delightful taste. The flesh of freestone peaches is usually firm, yet tender, with a smooth texture.vAs the name suggests, freestone peaches have pits that can be easily removed from the flesh. This characteristic makes them ideal for slicing, as the pit can be easily separated without damaging the fruit. This makes freestone peaches convenient for cooking and enjoying in various recipes.
Availability: Freestone peaches are primarily available during the summer months, typically from June to September in the Northern Hemisphere. The exact availability can vary depending on the region and the specific variety of freestone peach.
Culinary Uses: Freestone peaches are versatile fruits and can be used in a variety of culinary applications. A favorite way to use these peaches is in fruit salads. Freestone peaches are also great for baking pies, cobblers, and tarts, as they hold their shape well during cooking. Additionally, they can be used in jams, jellies, preserves, and even grilled for a unique flavor.
Varieties: There are several different varieties of freestone peaches available, each with its unique characteristics. Some popular freestone peach varieties include Elberta, Red Haven, O’Henry, and Cresthaven. These varieties may vary in color, flavor, and ripening times.
When selecting freestone peaches, look for fruits that are firm, yet yield slightly to gentle pressure. They should have a vibrant color and a fragrant aroma. Avoid peaches with soft spots or bruising.
What are benefits of green tea?
Green tea has a range of possible health benefits. It can help you feel better, lose weight, and lower your risk of chronic diseases, you may want to consider making green tea a regular part of your life. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants. Among its benefits, it may help support brain function and fat loss, help reduce the chance of developing heart disease, and offer some protection against cancer. Both green and black tea come from the same plant. But because of how they are processed, green tea typically contains less caffeine than black tea.
Equipment
- glass container
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 4 cups warm water
- 4 green tea bags
- 1 fresh peach pit removed, sliced
- Sprig of mint lemon balm, or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Pour warm water into a clear glass container. Add green tea bags and fresh peach slices. Note, if you want sweet tea, add a few tablespoons of sugar at this point. Cover.
- Place in a sunny spot outside for at least 4 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the tea will get.
- Remove tea bags, and strain tea through a strainer, removing the peaches. Strain one more time. Pour into a pitcher.
- At this point, you can keep in the refrigerator, or serve over ice. To get the full Starbucks experience, add a cup of ice to a cocktail shaker, and add tea, and shake. Garnish with mint, lemon balm or basil. Enjoy!
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I’ve had peach tea and green tea, but I’ve never had them together before! Such a refreshing, tasty combination!
Renee,
We prefer un-sweet tea, but do like a flavor. This is the perfect blend! So tasty!
Thank you!
I love this tea! You can definitely taste the peach, but it’s not overwhelming. Super refreshing!
Justine,
We agree! Such a natural flavor! On rotation for the Spring and Summer over here!
Thank you,
Dina and Bruce
This sounds so delicious and refreshing! 🙂 Pass me a glass, please.
Carrie,
Coming right up! So refreshing!
Thank you,
Dina and Bruce
Such a cool and refreshing drink! I love that the sweetness comes only from the peaches – delish!
This peach green tea is incredible! I’ll be sipping on this all summer long. Thanks for the great recipe!
Angela,
Awe, thank you for the kind words! We are so ready for tea-sipping season!
Thanks,
Dina and Bruce
This is a marvelously light and refreshing beverage. I will be making this often during these hot summer months.
Kathleen,
A lovely and light drink indeed! Thank you!
Dina and Bruce
This looks like a great drink to serve when entertaining on a hot summer’s afternoon or evening. I’m on a low-sugar diet, so the unsweetened version is perfect for me!
So fresh and refreshing. It was great to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend.
Sisley,
So glad you enjoyed your holiday weekend! Thank you!
Dina and Bruce
Just as good as Starbucks and so much cheaper at home!
Michelle,
We agree! And because the peach sweetens it, no added sweetners!
Thank you!
This green tea is just peachy! These flavors are delicious with mint. I’ll be sipping on this iced tea as long as I can get fresh peaches; so good! I find the peaches sweeten the tea naturally 🙂
Emily,
Thank you. The south took a major hit on the peaches with the Spring freeze, so peaches will be harder to locate this year. Gonna grab them when the come!
Dina and Bruce
Such a cool refreshing drink, I will wait for peaches to hit the market and then going to make this all through summer.
Seema,
Same! The southern peach crop will be much less this year due to the Spring freezes, so will grab them when they arrive!
Dina and Bruce
Such a delicious and refreshing combination. This is the perfect drink for summer.
Amanda,
I love it because there is no extra sweetner, and the peaches give it a hint of flavor!
Dina and Bruce
I came to your website looking for a cocktail recipe to serve for friends this weekend but stumbled across this recipe, and I’m so glad I did! Just made it for my husband and I to enjoy, and we LOVE it! So refreshing, and a perfect tonic for spring/summer days!
Leva,
Wow, what kind words! Enjoy!
Dina and Bruce
This is our go-to summer drink. So refreshing.
It is a great tea for a get to gether! Thank you, Dina and Bruce
Love this Iced Peach Green Tea (Starbucks Copycat), I have try it for the first time and is really good and refreshing. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Elisa,
So glad you enjoyed it! We love to make tea with fresh fruit in the Summer!
Dina and Bruce
Peach tea is my favorite and this was refreshing and wonderful!! I will absolutely make it again!
Jen,
Peach and Mango are 2 of my favorite teas! Thank you!
Dina and Bruce
This peach iced tea is so refreshing and simple to make. This is the perfect drink to sip while sitting on a patio on a warm summer evening!
I like this healthier version of a refreshing summer drink and the fact that its free from sugar and preservatives of any sort. So trying this one out!
Neha,
YAY! That is the plan!! So excited!
Dina and Bruce
This sounds delicious and love that it’s only sweetened by the peach! Can’t wait to try this!
If you want the REAL “Starbucks experience” – they use zero peace juice at all. It’s artificially flavored white grape juice. 😂
Holly,
Yeah, it’s funny that too many places use artificial flavors for teas. That is why this is our go to!
Dina and Bruce
Made this today and I thought it was better than Starbucks! Can’t wait to make it again on a hot summer day.
MacKenzie,
We are ready for the warm weather here too!!
Dina and Bruce
Enjoyed this with breakfast and started my day off right! The best copycat recipe I’ve had! Easy, crisp and refreshing, indeed!
Sara,
Nice! Enjoy your weekend!
Dina and Bruce
This was really refreshing and delicious (even more delicious than the Starbucks version in my opinion!) Thank you!
Harriet,
Y’all just made our day!
Dina and Bruce
This is the drink I want to make during the upcoming summer months, I love anything with peach in it.
Charla,
Oh Yay! We can not wait for peach season!
Dina and Bruce
It was so refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. It was super easy to make and tasted just like the Starbucks version.
Love this Iced Peach Green Tea recipe, love that is from fresh fruit. Is easy and taste delicious, I love green tea and with peach is so good. Thanks for sharing 🙂
This is fully awesome! I’m originally from the south, so I grew up on peach tea. I love this green tea variation. Nice.
Ben,
That is great to hear!
Dina and Bruce
It’s peach tea season!!! Made a pitcher to bring to the park this week and everyone loved it!
Perfect for this summer, looks delicious and refreshing!
Charah,
And it is warming up so we are making a batch!
Dina and Bruce
This was such a cool and refreshing drink that does not disappoint! Quick, easy and saves me a trip through the drive-thru! Definitely, a new favorite recipe!
Sara,
So cool. Can not wait for the weather to warm up for a pitcher of this!
Dina and Bruce
Such a refreshing drink! It’s the perfect summertime refreshment!
So refreshing, and perfect for this hot weather. Can’t wait to give this a try! Thanks for the incredible recipe!
What a refreshing peach tea recipe! I made this yesterday, and my children couldn’t get enough of it! It’s so good! Thanks so much for sharing!
Favorite drink, way cheaper making it myself now!
Justine,
Yay! We make up a batch on the weekend for the week!!
Dina and Bruce