Zaxby’s Peach Tea Recipe
Kimberly Booker RD
Make Zaxby’s peach tea recipe at home. Enjoy a refreshing, sweet, and fruity iced tea perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 17 minutes mins
Total Time 47 minutes mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine Beverage
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 57 kcal
For the Iced Tea:
- 3-4 cups ice cubes
- 4 organic raspberry leaf tea sachets
- 4 cups purified water
For the Peach Syrup:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup light mild honey
- 3 medium organic peaches thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups purified water
Step 1: Brew the Tea
Start by boiling 4 cups of purified water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add the raspberry leaf tea sachets. Allow them to steep for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Once brewed, remove the tea sachets and let the tea cool to room temperature. This is where the magic begins, as the tea’s depth will shine through.
Step 2: Prepare the Peach Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups of purified water, 3 sliced peaches, ¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Stir occasionally to ensure that the peaches soften and release their flavor. Once done, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids and keeping the sweet liquid.
Step 3: Combine Iced Tea and Peach Syrup
Once both the tea and syrup are cool, it’s time to blend these flavorful liquids. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled peach syrup with the brewed tea. Adjust the sweetness to your liking – if you prefer it sweeter, feel free to add more honey. Stir well to combine.
- Use Fresh Peaches: For the best flavor, choose ripe, organic peaches. The fresher the fruit, the better your tea will taste.
- Experiment with Tea Types: While raspberry leaf tea works great, you can use other varieties like green tea or black tea for a different flavor profile.
- Chill the Tea: Let the tea cool before serving. This ensures the ice doesn’t melt too quickly and dilute the flavor.
- Adjust Sweetness: Everyone’s taste buds are different. Start with less honey and add more if needed in the syrup mixture.
- Infuse Flavors: Think outside the box! You can add herbs like mint or basil for an aromatic twist.
Serving: 171gCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 3.4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 16mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Zaxby’s Peach Tea Recipe