Sweet Southern Peach Tea Recipe
This Southern Peach Tea recipe is a refreshing and sweet iced tea infused with fresh peaches and black tea. Perfect for hot summer days, it combines the bold flavor of black tea with the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches and a touch of lemon juice for brightness. Served chilled over ice and garnished with fresh mint and peach slices, it's a classic Southern beverage that is both flavorful and thirst-quenching.
Ingredients
- 4 black tea bags
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Peach slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Brew the Tea: Place the 4 black tea bags into 6 cups of boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it reaches your desired strength. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- 2
Prepare the Peach Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mash the Peaches: Place the diced peaches into a bowl and lightly mash them with a fork or potato masher to release their juices, but keep some chunks for texture.
- 4
Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the brewed black tea, peach syrup, mashed peaches, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- 5
Chill the Tea: Refrigerate the mixture until it is thoroughly chilled, about 1 to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 6
Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled peach tea over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and peach slices for a beautiful and flavorful presentation.
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