Oolong Peach Iced Tea
A loose-leaf oolong steeped at 195F and mixed with a fresh or frozen peach syrup, then poured over ice for a smarter afternoon iced tea.
Servings 4 glasses
Calories 65kcal
Cost $4
Equipment
- 1 Teapot or heatproof pitcher
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
- 1 Blender for the peach syrup
Ingredients
For the Tea
- 4 tsp loose-leaf oolong tea
- 4 cups water heated to 195F, not boiling
For the Peach Syrup
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peach chunks
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup water
To Serve
- 1 as needed ice cubes
- 1 as needed fresh peach slices for garnish
Instructions
Brew the Oolong
- Heat the water just until small bubbles form on the bottom of the pot, well below a rolling boil. A thermometer helps here since oolong scorches easily at full boil.
- Add the loose-leaf oolong and steep for exactly 4 minutes. Pull the leaves the moment the timer goes off to avoid bitterness.
- Strain out the leaves and let the tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Make the Peach Syrup
- Combine the peach chunks, sugar or honey, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, mashing the fruit as it softens.
- Blend the softened peach mixture until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh strainer into a jar to remove the pulp and skins.
Assemble the Tea
- Stir the cooled peach syrup into the chilled oolong tea, tasting and adjusting sweetness as you go.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the tea over the top, and garnish with a fresh peach slice.
Notes
For a stronger cold-brew version, steep the oolong overnight in the fridge instead of hot-steeping. Freeze extra brewed tea into ice cubes so the glass does not dilute as it melts. Store leftover tea and syrup separately for up to 3 days.
