Peach Mint Iced Green Tea

Staff Author

Medically reviewed by

Richard Fogoros, MD

Updated on September 20, 2019

(6 ratings)

Total Time: 30 min

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 0 min

Servings: 2

Nutrition Highlights (per serving)

64 calories

0g fat

16g carbs

2g protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	64
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 495mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

In the hot days of summer, it is important to stay hydrated. Water can get boring when it is all you are drinking, so it is nice to have options to change things up. This peach mint iced green tea recipe has added flavor and natural sweetness from seasonal peaches and fresh mint.

Green tea is full of polyphenolic compounds which act as antioxidants that lower inflammation and could help prevent cancer. Green tea can be made both hot and iced, so you can enjoy it year-round. Just brew the tea as you normally would, then chill it.

Ingredients

16 ounces water
2 bags green tea
1/2 teaspoon honey or 1/2 packet of stevia (optional)
1 small peach, sliced
1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly torn
Ice

Preparation

Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep tea bags until tea is to your desired strength, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in honey or stevia if using. Pour into a large cup and refrigerate until cool.
Divide peaches and mint between 2 glasses and muddle. Fill glasses with ice.
Pour cooled tea over ice and stir. Enjoy.

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

Use black, white, or herbal tea (great for stress-busting) in place of green tea to fit your needs. Each has its own unique benefits.

If you prefer your tea sweeter, you can stir in a little bit of honey (or stevia to make it diabetes-friendly) after brewing but before chilling. You could even make a large pitcher to sip on all week or to share with company.