Description
Enjoy the refreshing and fruity flavors of summer with this Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea recipe. Perfect for a hot day or a special gathering, this beverage combines the sweetness of peaches and raspberries with the briskness of black tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base:
- 4 black tea bags
- 4 cups water (for brewing tea)
- 0.25 cup sugar (adjust to taste; honey/agave optional)
- ice cubes (for serving)
Peach Mix:
- 1 cup peach nectar
- 2 peaches (fresh, sliced)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
Raspberry:
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh-squeezed preferred)
- 1 tbsp sugar (balances tartness)
Additional:
- cups sparkling water (or club soda)
- mint sprigs (optional garnish)
- extra fruit (peach slices, raspberries for garnish)
Instructions
- Tea Base: Brew black tea, stir in sugar, and let cool.
- Peach Mix: Blend peaches, nectar, and vanilla until smooth; strain if desired.
- Raspberry: Simmer raspberries with lemon juice and sugar; strain to remove seeds.
- Assemble: Fill glasses with ice, pour tea, add peach and raspberry, top with sparkling water.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of sugar or using honey or agave.
- For a more intense flavor, consider infusing the tea with fresh mint leaves.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations for your own twist on this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 250ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Bellini, Peach, Raspberry, Iced Tea, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage
