Peach iced tea

Steep black tea in freshly boiled water for 3–5 minutes, then remove the tea bags or leaves and stir in sliced ripe peaches or peach purée while it is still warm. Chill until cold and pour over ice; add lemon or a little sugar if you like.

Yes. Mash or blend a ripe peach and stir it into brewed tea, or simmer sliced peaches with a little water for about 10 minutes to make a more concentrated fruit syrup; strain it before mixing with the tea.

Keep it covered and refrigerated, and drink it within 3 days. If you have added fresh peach slices, remove them once they start to soften rather than leaving them in the tea.

It does if it is made with black or green tea; a fruit infusion or a version made with decaffeinated tea has little or no caffeine. Bottled versions can use different tea bases, so check the ingredients if caffeine matters to you.

Its sweet, fruity flavour pairs well with lemon, mint or ginger. Serve it with savoury foods such as sandwiches, grilled vegetables or spicy dishes, where a cold drink balances stronger flavours.

They are very similar: lemon iced tea has 7.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, compared with 7.3 g in peach iced tea.