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Cold-Brew Shou Mei with Peach and Honey
Iced drinkPrep time: 10 min plus overnight steepServings: 4

Cold-Brew Shou Mei with Peach and Honey

Smooth cold-brewed Shou Mei infused with fresh peach and a touch of honey—a refreshing, naturally fruity iced tea with a soft, mellow body.

Cold-brewing is one of the best ways to enjoy Shou Mei in warm weather. Slow extraction in cold water draws out the tea's honeyed sweetness and ripe-fruit notes while leaving behind any edge, giving you an exceptionally smooth, mellow iced tea.

Fresh peach is a natural partner. Its juicy sweetness mirrors Shou Mei's own fruity character, and as the slices steep overnight they perfume the brew with a soft orchard fragrance that makes the drink feel almost like a spa-style infusion.

Patience is the only real ingredient here. An overnight steep in the fridge does all the work, producing a clear, golden tea that needs little more than a touch of honey to round it out and a glass full of ice to finish.

Serve this over plenty of ice with extra peach slices and a sprig of mint for a refreshing, low-caffeine cooler. It is ideal for a relaxed afternoon when you want something fruity and easygoing without anything too strong.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp loose-leaf Shou Mei
  • 4 cups cold filtered water
  • 1 ripe peach, sliced
  • 1–2 tbsp honey, to taste
  • Fresh mint sprigs
  • Ice cubes

How to make it

  1. 1Place the Shou Mei and most of the peach slices in a large jar or pitcher.
  2. 2Pour over the cold water, cover, and refrigerate for 8–12 hours.
  3. 3Strain out the leaves and steeped peach, pressing gently to release flavor.
  4. 4Stir in honey to taste until dissolved.
  5. 5Fill tall glasses with ice, pour over the cold-brew, and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint.

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