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Southern Peach Tea Recipe

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Southern Peach Tea is a refreshing and sweet iced tea perfect for warm weather. Made with brewed black tea, ripe peaches, and a hint of lemon juice, this classic Southern drink balances fruity sweetness and tangy citrus for a deliciously cool beverage.

Ingredients

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Tea Base

  • 4 black tea bags
  • 6 cups boiling water

Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Fruit & Flavor

  • 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

To Serve

  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Peach slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brew the Tea: Place the black tea bags into 6 cups of boiling water and let steep for about 5 to 7 minutes to extract a strong tea flavor. Remove the tea bags and set the brewed tea aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the Peach Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the diced peaches. Allow the mixture to cool and infuse the peach flavor into the syrup.
  3. Strain Peach Syrup and Combine: Once the peach syrup has cooled, strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove peach pieces, pressing gently to extract maximum flavor. Pour the peach syrup into the brewed tea and stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice to add a fresh citrus note.
  4. Chill and Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and peach slices for an extra touch of flavor and presentation. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • If fresh peaches are not available, substitute with frozen sliced peaches that have been thawed.
  • Adjust the sugar amount based on preferred sweetness.
  • For a stronger peach flavor, let diced peaches steep longer in the syrup before straining.
  • The tea can be prepared a day ahead and chilled to enhance flavors.
  • Use filtered water for a cleaner taste when brewing tea and making syrup.

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