Peach Sweet Tea Recipe
Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer with this delightful Peach Sweet Tea recipe. Made with fresh peaches and black tea, this sweet tea is perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the Peach Syrup:
- 6 black tea bags
- 5 cups water, divided
- 3 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and sliced peaches. Boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes until soft. Strain liquid through a sieve, pressing peaches to extract juice. Discard solids.
- Steep Tea: Boil remaining 2 cups of water. Steep tea bags for 5–7 minutes, then remove bags.
- Combine Ingredients: In a pitcher, mix warm tea, peach syrup, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until sugar dissolves. Chill before serving.
- Serve: Pour over ice, add peach slices and mint if desired.
Notes
- For stronger peach flavor, add peach nectar.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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