Description
Southern Peach Tea is the ultimate summer refreshment, blending the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches with the robust flavor of black tea. This delightful drink is perfect for sunny afternoons, picnics, and family gatherings, ensuring that everyone stays cool and satisfied. With a homemade peach syrup that elevates this classic Southern beverage to new heights, it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite among many. Whether served at barbecues or enjoyed alone on a porch swing, this sweet iced tea will impress your guests and quench your thirst.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea teabags
- 1 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a glass pitcher, steep the black tea teabags in boiling water for 15 minutes. Remove teabags and let cool.
- Make Peach Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and diced peaches. Bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out peaches and let syrup cool.
- Combine: Mix cooled tea with peach syrup and lemon juice in the pitcher.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour in the Southern Peach Tea. Garnish with peach slices and mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg