Description
Southern Peach Tea is a refreshing blend of sweet, ripe peaches and robust black tea, making it the ultimate thirst-quencher for summer gatherings. This delightful Southern beverage not only boasts a beautiful amber hue but also offers a deliciously sweet flavor that will impress your guests. The homemade peach syrup elevates this drink above store-bought options, adding a touch of fresh goodness. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, this versatile tea can be customized to suit your taste—whether that means adjusting the sweetness or experimenting with additional herbs. Garnished with mint leaves and peach slices, Southern Peach Tea is sure to become your go-to summer refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 and peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Combine boiling water with black tea bags and a pinch of baking soda in a glass pitcher. Steep for 15 minutes, remove tea bags, and cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Make Peach Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and diced peaches. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Combine & Serve: Mix chilled tea with lemon juice and peach syrup to taste in a clean pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses garnished with peach slices and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg