Description
Peach Sweet Tea is a refreshing Southern-inspired beverage that combines the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the robust flavor of black tea. This homemade iced tea is perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon juice and can be served chilled over ice for a delightful summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Syrup
- 3 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Tea
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Serving
- Ice
- Fresh peach slices and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and the sliced peaches. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the peaches are soft and fragrant. Use a spoon or potato masher to gently mash the peaches and release their juices.
- Sweeten the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Let the mixture cool slightly before straining.
- Strain Peach Syrup: Strain the peach syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Brew the Tea: In a separate pot, bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the tea bags for 5–7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the tea bags and stir in the peach syrup and lemon juice.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours to cool and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the peach sweet tea over ice, garnished with fresh peach slices and mint if desired.
Notes
- You can make the peach syrup ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar, or try honey as a natural alternative.
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags a bit longer.
