Nectarine Mint Sweet Tea
A light and refreshing sweet tea infused with juicy nectarines and fragrant mint, perfect for summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe nectarines, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil the water in a medium saucepan.
- Steep the tea bags in the hot water for 3-7 minutes.
- Sweeten the brewed tea by stirring in sugar while still warm.
- Add the sliced nectarines and fresh mint leaves to the pot.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve the tea over ice, garnished with a slice of nectarine or sprig of mint.
Notes
This drink can be made in advance and stored for up to a week. Experiment with different fruits and herbs for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet tea, refreshing drink, summer beverage, mint tea, nectarines