Peach Iced Tea Slush Cups - Suggestions Forever

# Ingredient List:

→ Tea Base

01 - 3 cups water

02 - 3 black tea bags

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Peach Purée

04 - 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced

05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, optional

→ Slush Mix

07 - 1 1/2 cups ice cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Fresh peach slices

09 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add black tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and stir in granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

02 - In a blender, combine peaches, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup if using. Blend until completely smooth.

03 - Transfer cooled tea and peach purée to a mixing bowl or jug and stir to blend. Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe dish. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes with a fork to break up ice crystals until the mixture reaches a slushy texture.

04 - Once the mixture is slushy, return it to the blender. Add ice cubes and blend until the slush is even and frosty.

05 - Divide peach iced tea slush among individual cups. Garnish each serving with fresh peach slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It's the kind of summer treat that feels as if you're cheating the heat with something special from your own kitchen.
The fusion of juicy peach and robust tea might just surprise you with how refreshing and grown-up this slushy can taste.

02 -

If you forget to stir during freezing, you’ll end up with an ice brick—been there, chipped at that.
A little extra lemon goes a long way to keep the drink tasting lively, especially if your peaches are super sweet.

03 -

Let the tea cool to room temperature before mixing, or you risk cooking the peaches and clouding the flavors.
Green tea makes a gentler, more floral version when you want something lighter in the afternoon.