Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
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
