Instant Pot Ginger-Peach Iced Tea

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes + time to come to pressure
Natural release: 10-15 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients for Instant Pot Ginger-Peach Iced Tea:

8 c. water
6 organic black tea bags, paper tags removed
4 fresh peaches, pitted and cut into chunks
1 T. fresh ginger, finely minced
Local honey, to taste

Optional Garnish:

1 fresh peach, cut into thin slices
6-8 fresh mint sprigs

Tip:

To prevent bitterness, remove tea bags as soon as the pressure has been fully released. If you prefer stronger tea and want to leave the bags in longer, add a pinch of baking soda prior to brewing.

Directions:

1. Add water, tea bags, peaches, and fresh ginger to Instant Pot and stir to combine.

2. Secure the lid on the unit. Switch the vent to Sealing and set the Manual setting on normal for 5 minutes.

3. When finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes; Quick Release the remaining pressure.

4. Carefully strain hot tea mixture with a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids. Pour the remaining liquid into a large, heat-resistant pitcher.

5. Sweeten with honey, to taste, and stir to combine. Cool slightly before serving over ice with peach slices and sprigs of fresh mint, if desired.

Beat the summer heat with this refreshingly fruity Ginger-Peach Iced Tea. And the best part is this quick and easy version is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes with Instant Pot!