Nectarine Iced Tea: natural homemade drink

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Are you looking for a fresh, delicious, and 100% natural drink? With this Nectarine Iced Tea you can surprise your family with a homemade, affordable, and additive-free option. Making it at home is not only healthier than buying the commercially available versions, but you can also customize it to your taste: sweeter, milder, or with an extra touch of fruit. Today I want to share with you one of my favorite homemade drink recipes, perfect for refreshing yourself and enjoying the authentic taste of nectarines..

You're going to love this homemade nectarine drink!

I don't know if it happens to you too, but nectarines ripen so quick and suddenly you don't know what to do with so many sweet, ready-to-eat nectarines. One of my favorite ways to use them up is by making this Nectarine Iced Tea: a refreshing, naturally fruity, homemade beverage. When using ripe nectarines, the result is a sweet, aromatic iced tea perfect for any lunch or dinner. Served with ice and a few slices of fresh fruit, is not only refreshing, it also elevates your table!

It's an ideal option to surprise your guests with something different, homemade, and healthy. And if you loved my recipe forIt's an ideal option to surprise your guests with something different, homemade, and healthy. And if you loved my recipe for homemade Iced Tea, I'm sure this nectarine version will become one of your favorites too. ✨

How to make Nectarine Iced Tea at home in a few steps

This recipe is inspired by the Nestea peach recipe, which I love so much, and I'm sure many of you do too. You'll need some sweet, ripe nectarines, some tea bags, and sugar. Below, I'll explain the recipe step by step.

Ingredients to make Nectarine Iced Tea

• 1500 milliliters of water
• 6 black tea bags
• 150 grams of sugar
• 3 very ripe nectarines (plus extra for garnish)
• 1/2 lemon
• ice cubes

💡 Trick: Use good quality black tea for a more authentic flavor, and avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.

How to make Iced Tea with nectarines

Step 1 – Prepare the tea

Warm 1.3 liters of water until it starts to boil (reserve separately 200 ml for the syrup). Add the tea bags and let it infuse between 3 and 5 minutes, depending on your preferred strength. Remove the tea bags to avoid an overly bitter taste and let cool.

Step 2 – Make the nectarine syrup

In a small saucepan put the 200 ml of water which you saved, the sugar and the cubed nectarines. When it boils, lower the heat and let it cook for 15 more minutesAfter that time, mash the fruit with a fork, turn off the heat and let it rest for another 15 more minutes to intensify the flavor.

Step 3 - Mix the tea and syrup

Strain the syrup and mix it with the tea. Add the juice of half a lemon.

Step 4 - Cool and serve

Refrigerate the drink until it's completely chilled. Serve it with plenty of ice and nectarine slices for an extra touch of freshness.

💡 Tips for your Nectarine Iced Te

• Choose ripe nectarinesThe riper and sweeter they are, the less sugar or sweetener you will need to add.
• Replace nectarines with peaches 🍑: if you can't find any nectarines or have peaches at home, you can use them without any problem. The flavor will be just as fruity and delicious, just a little milder.
• Sweeten to your taste: taste the mixture first, as the ripe fruit provides natural sweetness. You can add honey, brown sugar, or sweetener to suit your taste.
• More citrus flavor 🍋: an extra squeeze of lemon or lime juice enhances the freshness and balances the sweetness of the nectarine.
• Play with the infusions: if you don't have black tea, it's also delicious with green tea or even red fruit infusions.
• Special presentation: serve with ice, slices of nectarine (or peach) and a few mint leaves for an elegant finish.

Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Nectarine Iced Tea

1. Can I make this recipe with peaches instead of nectarines?
Of course! 🍑 Peaches work perfectly as a substitute. The flavor will be just as fresh, although a little milder than with nectarines.

2. What type of tea is best for preparing this drink?
Black tea is most commonly used because it provides an intense flavor and pairs well with nectarines. However, you can also try green tea or even fruit infusions if you prefer something lighter.

3. How long can I store iced tea in the fridge?
It keeps well for 2 to 3 days in a sealed glass container. It's best to consume it as soon as possible to enjoy its full aroma and freshness.

4. Can I make it without sugar?
Yes. If the nectarines are very ripe, you'll barely need to sweeten them. If you want extra sweetness, you can use honey, agave syrup, or natural sweeteners.

5. Can it be prepared with sparkling water?
Yes! If you want a more vibrant and fun version, mix the iced tea with a little sparkling water just before serving.

6. Can I make this recipe in large quantities for a party?
No problem. Just multiply the ingredients and prepare a large pitcher. Add the nectarine slices and ice just before serving to make it fresh and delicious.

7. Can it be prepared without caffeine?
Sure, use decaffeinated black tea and follow the same steps.

More homemade cold drinks you'll love

• With no doubt you'll love this Nestea that tastes just like the original.
• Try this algerian lemonade which has a touch of orange blossom water that makes it a super original and very delicious drink.
• For something a little different but no less delicious, make this healthy banana smoothie.

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