Ice cold and refreshing, this Cold Brew Tea with Nectarine and Mint Recipe is perfect to get you through those hot summer days. Easy to make and no nasties included! Perfect for making ahead of time and having ready to grab nice and cold from the fridge. Naturally sweetened of course.
Pair with some Tea Sandwiches for the perfect afternoon tea.
Iced Cold Brew Tea with Nectarine and Mint
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When the weather gets hot what better way is there to cool down than with a nice, cold, iced Tea.
Add some nectarine and mint and it gets even better.
You are going to need:
- cold water
- organic green tea
- nectarines
- lemon juice
- mint
- maple syrup
- Ice for serving
That's it!
Why Cold Brew Tea?
Without going into too much detail, cold brewing tea, much like cold brewing coffee, takes away the bitterness and acidity that can come from tea.
This is espeically so in this case where we are using green tea.
You are left with a much more smooth and pleasant taste that does not require much in the way of sweetener.
How To Make Cold Brew Tea
Don't worry, it couldn't be more simple.
Cold brewing tea is actually a lot quicker than cold brewing coffee.
For this version we are going to:
- place green tea bags or loose leaf tea (I keep mine in a cheesecloth or tea strainer to keep it all together) into a large pitcher, fill with cold water and allow to steep in the fridge overnight
- take some ripe nectarines and chop them into even-sized slices
- add the nectarine slices and lemon to the brewed tea
- add in some fresh mint and maple syrup, blitz in the blender until everything is well combined and there are no 'bits' floating around, and hey presto you have a refreshing drink ready to be served over ice with a slice of lemon.
No nasties needed!
A Note On Ingredients: Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions
This is a very versatile recipe and ingredients can easily be substituted for what you have on hand.
Organic Green Tea
Not all teas are created equally.
Look for a good quality green tea, preferably loose leaf to avoid potential plastics used in teabags.
My preferred organic tea comes from T2.
If you do not have green tea then black tea can be used instead. However please note the colour will not be as pretty.
Nectarines
Any stone fruit or berry can be used in place of the nectarine.
Try:
- peaches
- cherries
- strawberries
- blueberries
- blackberries
Please note, changing the fruit will change the colour of the drink.
Maple Syrup
Look for pure maple syrup, not maple flavoured syrup.
If you prefer a sweeter iced tea then add more maple syrup to your liking.
If you prefer, the maple syrup can be subbed out and replaced with honey instead.
Need More Summer Drinks For Cooling Down In The Heat?
Try these out:
- Blackberry and Basil Iced Green Tea
- Fresh Peach and Honey Lemonade
- Watermelon Lemonade with Hone
- Chia Lime and Ginger Pineapple Agua Fresca
- Hydrating Lime Chia Fresca
Happy Drinking
xx
Recipe
Iced Cold Brew Tea with Nectarine and Mint
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 4 bags organic green tea (or 4 teaspoon loose leaf tea - see notes)
- 2 ripe nectarines chopped into chunks
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 10 leaves mint plus extra for serving
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Pop the teabags and the water into a large container with a lid and pop in the fridge (or leave on the counter) for at least 3 hours (see notes if using loose leaf tea). I usually just pop it in the fridge overnight4 cups cold water, 4 bags organic green tea
- Once steeped, remove the teabags and pop the green tea, nectarines, lemon juice, mint leaves and maple syrup into a blender. Blend until the drink is smooth, and there are no chunks of nectarine floating around2 ripe nectarines, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 10 leaves mint, 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the iced tea.Ice
- Top with some mint and enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
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winifred jac says
i've never been into tea. this looks good though. my fav summer drink... sangria!
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh I do enjoy some sangria as well winifred 🙂
Erin says
Stop it! This looks so good! Pinning this to make for our potluck this weekend!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Erin 🙂 Enjoy the potluck!!
Stacey says
That looks amazing! Coll and refreshing - perfect for this weather!
Whole Food Bellies says
Definitely Stacey, I have been sipping away every evening to try and stay cool!
Bernadette Callahan (@AimlessMoments) says
That looks really refreshing. Pinned for later! It is so hot and rainy here lately so this might be good for those days!
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh I am so jealous of your hot and rainy - we are just hot - no rain FOREVER here!!
Kirsten says
This tea looks delicious and so refreshing. It would be perfect for a hot summer day!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Kirsten 🙂
Bonnie @ Living a Fit and Full Life says
Yum! I could really go for that right now. I'll have to try it out!
Whole Food Bellies says
I hope you do Bonnie!
Diana Villa says
I love green tea! This is a great recipe and more that it has mint. Thanks! 😀
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh I am totally in love with mint too Diana! I seem to come home with a ridiculous amount from the farmers market every weekend - I should really start growing my own again 🙂
Jaclyn says
I absolutely love green tea! I would love to include nectarine!!!
Whole Food Bellies says
It takes it to a whole new level Jaclyn 🙂
MyCookingSerects.com Krystallia Giamouridou says
Even though I am not that fan of green tea, your idea of blending it with nectrarines sounds PERFECT! In fact, nectarines are now in season and so-so-so cheap. Thanks for sharing <3
Whole Food Bellies says
Very welcome Krystallia! My husband is not a fan of green tea either (unless in a chinese restaurant, where it suddenly becomes his favourite thing?) but he actually really likes this one - the nectarines pack such a punch of flavour, that it kinda masks the green tea flavour, but you still get all the benefits 🙂
Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments says
I didn't know that you could cold brew tea! I know what I'll be trying out next!! Super excited about this new piece of knowledge. 🙂
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh yes, it is super easy to cold brew it - and makes things like green tea so much better, as you don't get that bitterness!
Amanda@ChewTown says
This combination sounds incredible. I really do love nectarines but rarely cook with them. Love the use of them in this refreshing drink!
Whole Food Bellies says
I was the same, until we bought a house with a nectarine tree....now I am finding myself adding them to everything 🙂 I had no idea they were so versatile!!
Shannon Peterson says
ooooohhh! Nectarine and mint! I love the combination!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Shannon, so do I 🙂
Natalie Patalie says
Wow, this sounds great! I've never tried anything like it, so it would be an interesting experience! Hahah.
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha, don't worry, it's yummy!
Lois Alter Mark says
This sounds amazing! I drink iced tea all day every day and definitely need to try this!
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh I am totally addicted to iced tea as well Lois, so refreshing!
Debra says
I would never have thought of nectarine and mint together. It sounds delicious!
Whole Food Bellies says
Yeah, it was a kinda random concoction, but they work so well together!
Roxanne says
My kids and I love making sun tea and then adding in frozen berries or slices of frozen fruit. Super simple and super delicious!! I will have to add mint to ours! That sounds fresh!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Donna, this tea looks incredible. I am an iced tea fanatic in the summer time, and having the nectarine addition makes my mouth water!
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha thanks Kristin 🙂 The nectarine added in really is fantastic!
Shelly says
Mmmm...this looks so refreshing 🙂 I love green tea in all its variations, some I will definitely be trying this! Thanks for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh I hope you love it Shelly! I am a huge green tea fan as well 🙂
Theresa @DearCreatives says
This recipe sounds so delicious. My daughter is a green tea fan. I bet she'd love me to make it for her. Pinned for later. Thanks for the recipe
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Theresa! I hope your daughter loves it if you give it a go!
Nene says
This looks so delicious!