Peach, Orange & Lemongrass Iced Tea
Looking for a refreshing and healthy drink to enjoy this summer? Look no further than our Vietnamese-inspired peach, orange, and lemongrass iced tea! This classic iced tea has a floral and citrusy aroma that will surely satisfy your thirst!
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 2 bags peach tea or 2 tbsp peach-flavored loose tea
- 1 medium orange
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar adjust to taste
Instructions
- Crush the lemongrass stalks. Cut the lemongrass stalks in half and slightly crush them using the side of a large knife. Crushing the stalks helps them release more flavor.
- Infuse the water. Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 3 cups of water. Place the lemongrass stalks in the saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Strain. Next, remove from heat and discard the lemongrass stalks.
- Add the tea. Add the peach tea bags to the saucepan and let it infuse for about 5 minutes. Once this is done, discard the peach tea bags and let the tea cool for about 30 minutes.
- Squeeze the orange. In the meantime, cut the orange in half. Squeeze out the juice by hand or by using a citrus reamer. You should get about 1/2 cup of orange juice.
- Combine. Finally, pour the orange juice into the lemongrass-infused tea and stir to combine. Add the sugar and stir until it has dissolved. Note: We recommend starting with only half of the sugar and adding more to taste.
- Serve. To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, canned peaches, and a slice of orange. Pour in the tea, garnish with a few leaves of mint, and enjoy! You can keep this iced tea in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We found it tasted as good on day 3 as it does on day 1.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to taste. Our iced tea is quite sweet by itself. This is a choice as it will be diluted when you serve it with ice cubes. If you do not plan on serving it with ice, we recommend lowering the amount of sugar by 1-2 tablespoons, depending on your liking.
- Use fresh orange juice. For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 72 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.8 g | Protein: 0.2 g | Potassium: 54 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 18.4 g | Calcium: 2 mg