Description
Southern Peach Sweet Tea is the quintessential summer beverage, combining the delightful sweetness of ripe peaches with the robust flavor of black tea. This refreshing drink is perfect for sipping on a hot day, making it an ideal companion for barbecues, picnics, or just relaxing in the sun. With its vibrant golden hue and hint of citrus, this homemade sweet tea not only quenches your thirst but also elevates any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable with fresh herbs or additional fruits, Southern Peach Sweet Tea embodies the essence of summer sipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea teabags
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 medium ripe peaches (pitted and diced)
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a glass pitcher, combine tea bags and a pinch of baking soda with boiling water. Steep for 15 minutes, then remove tea bags and cool to room temperature.
- Make Peach Syrup: In a saucepan, mix sugar, water, and diced peaches. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Once cooled, strain out peach solids using a fine mesh sieve.
- Serve: Combine chilled tea with peach syrup and lemon juice to taste in your pitcher. Pour over ice and garnish with peach slices and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg