Description
Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea is a sparkling, fruity beverage that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the tartness of fresh raspberries and the boldness of brewed tea. Perfect for hot summer days or elegant brunches, this tea is refreshing, vibrant, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water – The base for brewing your tea.
- 3 black tea bags (or peach-flavored tea bags) – Choose based on your preferred tea strength and flavor.
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced – These infuse natural sweetness and juicy peach flavor.
- ½ cup fresh raspberries – Adds tartness and a beautiful pink hue.
- ¼ cup honey or simple syrup – Adjust to taste for your preferred level of sweetness.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice – Provides acidity to balance the sweet fruit.
- 1 cup peach nectar (or peach juice) – Enhances the peach flavor profile.
- 1 cup sparkling water (or club soda) – Adds a light, fizzy finish.
- Ice cubes – To serve the drink chilled.
- Fresh mint leaves – For a fresh aroma and pretty garnish.
- Extra peach slices and raspberries – For garnish and presentation.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Additional fruits: Blend in strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries for more layers of fruity flavor.
- Fresh herbs: Basil or rosemary can add a savory, aromatic twist.
Instructions
- Brew the tea: Boil 4 cups of water and steep the tea bags for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the fruit: While the tea is cooling, slice peaches and rinse raspberries. Add to a large pitcher.
- Sweeten and flavor: Add honey or simple syrup, lemon juice, and peach nectar to the pitcher. Stir to combine with the fruit.
- Combine and chill: Pour the cooled tea into the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour in the chilled tea mixture, and top each glass with a splash of sparkling water.
- Garnish: Add mint leaves, peach slices, and raspberries for a beautiful finish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use white peach nectar for a more delicate flavor.
- You can make the tea base a day ahead and add sparkling water just before serving for best fizz.
- For a cocktail version, add a splash of prosecco or peach schnapps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop + Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Bellini peach raspberry iced tea, peach iced tea, sparkling fruit tea, summer drinks, brunch beverage