Peach Iced Tea
Refreshing, fruity, and perfectly sweet, this Peach Iced Tea is the ultimate drink for warm days. Made with fresh peaches and bold black tea, it’s a southern-inspired classic that’s as easy to make as it is to sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 cups water (4 for tea, 2 for syrup)
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan for brewing the tea.
- In a separate saucepan, combine sliced peaches, sugar, and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally and mashing the peaches gently.
- Remove the peach syrup from heat after 10–12 minutes and let it cool. Strain using a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- Place the tea bags into the hot water and steep for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow tea to cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, peach syrup, and lemon juice. Stir to blend.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Refrigerate until cold.
- Serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with peach slices and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Use very ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Let the syrup cool completely before mixing to avoid cloudy tea.
- You can prepare the syrup and tea ahead of time and mix just before serving.
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