Olive Garden Peach Bellini Tea
This Olive Garden Peach Bellini Tea Recipe is a refreshing, fruity, and non-alcoholic beverage inspired by the classic Bellini cocktail. Made with a blend of black tea, fresh peaches, peach nectar, and a touch of lemon juice, this drink is perfect for summer gatherings, relaxing afternoons, or as a delicious treat alongside your favorite meal. The combination of sweet peaches and bold tea creates a delightful, thirst-quenching drink that’s easy to make at home and highly customizable to suit your taste.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan (for boiling water)
- 1 Pitcher (for mixing the tea and peach puree)
- 1 Blender (for making the peach puree)
- 1 Fine mesh sieve (for straining the peach puree)
- 1 Large spoon or stirrer (for mixing)
- 4 Glasses (for serving)
- 1 Strainer (optional, for tea)
Ingredients
- 2-3 Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Peach nectar or peach puree
- 1-2 Fresh peaches sliced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Simple syrup or Honey
- Ice cubes to taste
Optional:
- ½ cup Sparkling water for added fizz
- Fresh mint or Peach slices for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Brew the Black Tea
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 2-3 black tea bags and steep for 5-7 minutes to extract a strong tea flavor.
- Remove tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Prepare the Peach Puree
- Peel and slice the fresh peaches (or thaw frozen peaches).
- Place them in a blender with ½ cup of water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove excess pulp.
Step 3: Mix the Ingredients
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled black tea, 1 cup of peach nectar, and peach puree.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ¼ cup of simple syrup (or honey). Stir well to combine and taste. Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Optional: Add ½ cup of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh peach slices or mint.
- Stir, sip, and enjoy your homemade Peach Bellini Tea!
Notes
- If you're using fresh peaches, be sure they are ripe for the best flavor.
- For a lighter, less sweet version, reduce the amount of simple syrup or opt for a natural sweetener like stevia or agave.
- You can make this drink ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3-4 days. Just add sparkling water or ice right before serving.
- For an adult version, add peach schnapps or prosecco for a bubbly, cocktail-style Peach Bellini Tea.
- For a more intense peach flavor, you can use peach-flavored tea instead of regular black tea.