Peach Basil Iced Tea Chiller
Peach Basil Iced Tea Chiller
Ingredients
For the Peach Basil Puree
- 2 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For the Tea Base
- 2 black tea bags, or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 1 1/2 cups hot water, just boiled
For Assembly and Garnish
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water, or sparkling water, as needed for desired consistency
- fresh basil sprigs, for garnish
- peach slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Steep the black tea: Place tea bags (or loose leaf tea in an infuser) into a heatproof mug or small pitcher. Pour 1 1/2 cups of hot water over the tea. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags or strain loose leaf tea. Allow the tea to cool completely, or chill in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the peach basil puree: In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, granulated sugar, fresh basil leaves, and fresh lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sugar if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine and blend the chiller: Add the cooled black tea, the peach basil puree, and the ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy, ensuring all ice is crushed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Adjust consistency and serve: If the chiller is too thick, add cold water (or sparkling water for a fizzy touch) a little at a time and blend again until your desired consistency is reached. Pour the peach basil iced tea chiller into serving glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh basil sprig and a peach slice.
⏱️ 2 min
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Peach Basil Iced Tea Chiller
Ingredients
For the Peach Basil Puree
- 2 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For the Tea Base
- 2 black tea bags, or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 1 1/2 cups hot water, just boiled
For Assembly and Garnish
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water, or sparkling water, as needed for desired consistency
- fresh basil sprigs, for garnish
- peach slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Steep the black tea: Place tea bags (or loose leaf tea in an infuser) into a heatproof mug or small pitcher. Pour 1 1/2 cups of hot water over the tea. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags or strain loose leaf tea. Allow the tea to cool completely, or chill in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the peach basil puree: In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, granulated sugar, fresh basil leaves, and fresh lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sugar if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine and blend the chiller: Add the cooled black tea, the peach basil puree, and the ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy, ensuring all ice is crushed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Adjust consistency and serve: If the chiller is too thick, add cold water (or sparkling water for a fizzy touch) a little at a time and blend again until your desired consistency is reached. Pour the peach basil iced tea chiller into serving glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh basil sprig and a peach slice.
⏱️ 2 min