Drinking it is a true delight, especially to cool off. However, when it's cold, it's usually drunk hot, and during the hot season, iced peach tea is also popular. It's very aromatic and, when combined with other ingredients, is also delicious. Find out what peach tea is here.
It's a widely consumed beverage originating in China. It contains antioxidants, is a diuretic, and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. Its tree is a symbol of life, and its fruit represents vitality. The figure of the god Zhongli Quan holds a peach in his hand.
At Tétique, we are proud to offer the finest teas and infusions for hospitality and coffee shops in the country. Our products are carefully selected and prepared to provide you with the best flavor and aroma. Among our wide variety of teas, we would like to highlight our peach tea.
Benefits of peach tea
Most of the benefits of this delicious fruit are concentrated in its pulp and skin. It has digestive, diuretic, and antioxidant properties, which peach tea provides and its benefits to the body. Let's see what they are.
Improves digestion
When accompanied by plenty of water, it provides a good amount of fiber to the body, which benefits digestion and prevents chronic constipation. It also stimulates gastric juices, which is beneficial in cases of dyspepsia and gastric ulcers. It stimulates the appetite and drains the hepatic and bile ducts.
Controls blood pressure and acts favorably on the kidneys
Peach tea promotes renal diuresis, which is why it is recommended for people suffering from high blood pressure. It also reduces kidney inflammation, bleeding in the urine (hematuria), and kidney stones (urinary lithiasis).
Promotes eye health
This fruit benefits the eyes because it contains carotenes and luteins. These compounds prevent the development of cataracts, thus positively influencing the retina. When these compounds are lacking, a person can suffer from night blindness, which is when vision is impaired due to a lack of sunlight.
Helps you lose weight
Peach tea helps you lose weight thanks to its high calorie and potassium content. It also eliminates excess fluid from the body, making it an excellent fruit to include in a weight-loss diet.
It has antioxidants and is rejuvenating.
This fruit contains chlorogenic acid, which, along with selenium, zinc, and vitamins, makes it an excellent protector against certain types of cancer, primarily colon, lung, and prostate cancer.
In case peach tea isn't to your liking, we also have another very popular tea that is high in antioxidants and is also a natural detoxifier: white tea .
Protects the skin
Due to its vitamin C and antioxidant content, it keeps the skin healthy and young, eliminating free radicals that cause cellular aging.
Take care of your heart
By containing sodium, potassium, vitamin C and fiber, they help keep the heart healthy.
Uses of peach tea
Peach fruit can be used in a variety of preparations, such as salads, desserts, roasts, toast, etc. Once harvested, peaches don't last long and are consumed quickly. Depending on the variety, they are produced in spring and fall. Those preserved in syrup are delicious, but they lose their properties and are not nutritious because they contain many calories.
Because it has a juicy flesh and tons of vitamins, it's excellent eaten raw. It's advisable to choose organic ones to take advantage of the properties stored in their skin. It can be prepared in a variety of green salads and with tofu, and it also goes well with fruit salads.
Dried peaches are delicious; they are peeled, sliced, and dried at a temperature of 65-70°C. They are great in compotes, jams, and served with cereal for breakfast. Peach tea is used in cocktails and soft drinks.
Peach tea
Preparing peach tea is very simple. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 6 peaches and one liter of water. To prepare it, follow these steps:
- Peel the peaches, remove the stones and cut them into small pieces.
- Heat them in a pot.
- When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and leave it there covered for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a couple of hours at room temperature.
- Strain the mixture. You can drink the fruit infusion cold or hot, and you can make a smoothie with the peaches.
How to make a peach smoothie with green tea
This peach green tea drink requires the following ingredients: one large peach, green tea infusion, a handful of raspberries and blackberries, half a ripe avocado, cilantro, and sweetener.
To prepare it, do the following:
- The peaches are washed, peeled and cut into pieces.
- Cut the avocado in half and set aside.
- Then, put all the ingredients in the blender. To avoid the overpowering flavor, add just a little cilantro.
- The consistency should be creamy.
- Serve and taste. If you prefer, you can add ice or drink it with a little maple syrup.
- You should also know that there are other ingredients you can add to the tea to make a more delicious peach tea .
Other variants in the preparation
Among the variants are the following:
- Peach and lemon tea. Prepare the tea as a base, then add two lemons. Sweeten to taste, and add ice and mint if desired.
- Black tea with peach. This is the traditional way to prepare it: boil a cup of water with sugar and three chopped peaches. It should resemble a syrup. Then, mix in 3/4 liters of cold black tea, and that's it! The perfect drink for the hot weather.
- Peach skin and pits. The pits and skin aren't discarded; they're used. Place a handful of them in a pot and boil it with three cups of water. Once it boils for five minutes, cover and remove from heat. Let it cool and strain. These parts of the fruit contain the greatest amount of nutrients, providing a wealth of health benefits.
Peaches are commonly classified as vine peaches (yellow inside and outside) and water peaches (red outside and white inside). Other varieties have different characteristics: color and skin. Some of the most highly prized varieties are the Calanda peach and the smooth-skinned, red nectarines.
At our company, we specialize in the production and distribution of fruit teas for all types of restaurants and cafes. We offer a wide variety of flavors and aromas.
Our fruit teas are made with high-quality, carefully selected ingredients to offer a unique experience to the most discerning palates. Furthermore, our products are designed to meet the needs of hospitality and coffee shops, providing a quick and easy-to-prepare solution, such as loose teas.
If you're looking for a fruit tea supplier for your hospitality or coffee shop, don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to providing a personalized and efficient service to meet all your needs.
