We save a lot of money by drinking water instead of juice, milk, or soda. I keep a pitcher of water full in the fridge so it’s cold and inviting. Even then, sometimes, it’s nice to have something flavorful to drink. Even better if it’s inexpensive and healthy too. Peppermint tea is my favorite summer beverage to add variety to the every day. I save even more by using 1 tea bag for 2 cups of water and letting it steep a little longer so it’s just as strong.
Peach Peppermint Tea is a fancier version of my favorite. I first tasted this tea at a wedding shower for my close friend. The shower was held in a victorian style cottage in a wooded area and everything about it was quaint, delicate and beautiful. They had tea sandwiches and petit fours with fresh berries. Everything was served on floral vintage china with mismatched pieces. Serving serfaces were softened with lace and cabbage rose printed table clothes. Dreamy….
The cold refreshing tea was sweetened with honey, but it’s also yummy with stevia. Here’s the simple recipe:
- 8 cups boiling water
- 4 peppermint tea bags
- 4 tablespoons honey (or 8 packets of truvia)
- 2 fresh peaches
Steep tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes. Discard bags, pressing moisture from them back into the tea. Dissolve honey into the hot beverage and add sliced peaches. Cool until room temperature and then chill until ready to serve. Serves 8.