A refreshing fruity tea best served chilled whilst lazing in a hammock under a shady tree. This peach and rhubarb iced fruit tea is more of an idea than a recipe. You can make it slightly more sophisticated by adding edible flowers to your ice cubes.
It really is too hot to think about food at the moment. I know we’ve not had much of a summer yet, but I don’t take too well to the heat; now it’s arrived all I want to do is lie in a hammock under a shady tree and drink iced tea – peach and rhubarb iced tea to be exact.
When I say I want to drink iced tea, that is precisely what I mean. In a disappointing reality check, it’s currently so hot that the ice melts before I can pour a glass and get it to my lips, let alone take photos of it. Luckily, this iced tea is a super refreshing drink even if it’s not as chilly as I’d like it to be.
Thyme Ice Cubes
I thought I’d make some signature thyme ice cubes this year. Don’t worry, I won’t be making any of the tin version – geddit?
As soon as my thyme started to flower, I was out snipping off its heads and embedding them in ice cube trays. They make a great addition to summer drinks, contributing an extra subtle layer of flavour and a pretty flower to boot. A few of these went into the iced tea.
Fairtrade Fruit Tea
Last week I attended a Fairtrade Foundation Press Day. I’ll be posting about this shortly, but meanwhile I wanted to rave about the peach & rhubarb tea that I tried whilst there. I’m not really a fan of fruit teas, but I was so intrigued by the flavours that I gave it a go.
The tea comes from The London Tea Company in case you’re wondering. The good people there assured me that the ingredients are all entirely natural. And indeed the tea tastes of real peaches with a little hint of tart rhubarb. I was smitten.
Peach & Rhubarb Iced Fruit Tea
To call this a recipe is a bit of an overstatement, it’s more of an idea really. The peach & rhubarb tea base is enhanced with sliced peaches and given added depth with strawberries, mint, lime and thyme flower ice cubes. You could always add a glug of rhubarb liqueur to liven things up a bit. Just saying.
If peach and rhubarb doesn’t grab you as a flavour, you can use any sort of tea you like, black, green, fruit or herb. Rooibos is a firm favourite with us. If you like the idea, why not pin the above photo to Pinterest to remind you.
Other Cooling Summer Drinks You Might Like
- Frosty coconut mint green tea via Strength & Sunshine
- Hibiscus and redcurrant iced tea via Supergolden Bakes
- Strawberry rose mint fizz via Tin and Thyme
- Waste not pineapple shrub via Tin and Thyme
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Peach and Rhubarb Iced Fruit Tea – The Recipe
Peach and Rhubarb Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1 peach & rhubarb teabags or 2, depending on how strong or weak you like it (I used The London Tea Company)
- 1 ltr water
- 1 peach stoned, quartered and sliced
- 8 -12 strawberries quartered
- 3-4 sprigs fresh mint
- ½ lime sliced
- 12 ice cubes (with or without edible flowers or herbs)
Instructions
- Boil half the water and pour over the teabags. Cover and allow to steep for 5 minutes.1 peach & rhubarb teabags
- Remove the teabags and add the remaining water – the colder the better. Allow to cool.
- Place the fruit and mint into a large jug, pour in the tea and give a good stir.1 peach, 8 -12 strawberries, 3-4 sprigs fresh mint, ½ lime
- Add the ice cubes, pour into glasses and sip away.12 ice cubes
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
Iced tes is definitely a perfect refresher on a hot day. I am a huge fan of fruit teas (although I am quite picky about which ones I drink)….. sadly, Rooibos gives me eczema!
The ice cubes are beautiful….. but tin would be a bad idea , I agree!
Choclette says
Hahaha, I’m glad you agree with me on tin! How horrid and strange that rooibos should give you eczema. It seems such an inoffensive drink.
All That I'm Eating says
How pretty is this? What a lovely summer drink. I loved iced tea anyway so the strawberries and peaches in this sound delicious.
Choclette says
Thanks Caroline. It really is a great summer drink, especially if you can get the ice to hang around for more than a couple of seconds 😉
Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe says
I love herbal fruit tea (I am very partial to Twinings fruit teas) and would love this – though it is so cold right now that I need my teas warm but come summer I am sure I would love it
Choclette says
It’s so hard to think of you being cold in Australia Johanna. We’ve just had a mini heat wave and all I want are thirst quenching cold drinks – not my normal default.
Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen says
Your ice cubes are a great idea! I am finding it hard to cook with this weather too. In fact I don’t want to do anything at all! Your drink looks really interesting and refreshing. Enjoy summer 🙂
Choclette says
Thanks Alida. I know what you mean, I find it hard to do any work when it’s so hot and humid. Luckily it’s a lot cooler here today.
Lisa says
I love that you didn’t sweeten this, I’m sure that with those fruits it’s more than sweet enough naturally! It looks so refreshing and sounds delicious!
Choclette says
Thanks Lisa. I’m not really fond of sweet drinks. I eat plenty of sweet stuff and don’t really want to drink it too.
Diana says
Peach and rhubarb what a wonderful combination! Sounds very refreshing for these hot days!
Choclette says
Thanks Diana, it really is good for the hot weather. Now it’s cooled down a bit, I’m back to drinking hot tea 😉
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
What I wouldn’t give for a cold glass of your iced tea right now! I love that you’ve jazzed up the ice cubes too. Very clever! They look pretty too 🙂
Choclette says
Thanks Emma. Thankfully, it’s a little cooler here today, but I think I might need a glass or two anyway.
Jemma says
Those ice cubes are so pretty! I also love the colour of your iced tea – it looks delicious!
Choclette says
Thanks Jemma. I’m just a little bit excited by the thyme ice cubes 😉
Andrea @ The Petite Cook says
Thyme ice cubes! Why I never thought about this! Sounds absolutely brilliant, and they’re so pretty! And I’m a huge fan of refreshing iced tea on hot summer days, this peach and rhubarb is definitely on my to-do list 🙂
Choclette says
Thanks Andrea. i’m a little bit in love with my thyme ice cubes 😉
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
How pretty! They are indeed a perfect summer cooler.
Choclette says
Thanks Angie. We’re going through loads of it today. It’s been our hottest day this year.