Sweet Peach Tea

Transport your taste buds to a summer orchard with this refreshing and homemade Sweet Peach Tea! Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh, juicy peaches, this recipe pairs perfectly with the robust flavor of black tea, creating a harmoniously balanced drink that's both thirst-quenching and irresistible. Gently simmered peach syrup, made from scratch, elevates this Southern-inspired favorite, while a touch of lemon juice adds a tangy twist if desired. Ready in just 30 minutes, this iced tea is ideal for any gathering or a quiet moment on the porch. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant, aromatic finish. Perfectly sweet, delightfully fruity, and incredibly easy to make, Sweet Peach Tea is destined to become your go-to beverage for summer sipping.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 medium Fresh peaches
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 8 cups Water
• 4 pieces Black tea bags
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional)
• 4 sprigs Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the peaches thoroughly, then pit and slice them into small wedges.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the peaches soften and release their juices.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and carefully mash the peaches with a fork or potato masher to extract more flavor. Strain the peach syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Set the syrup aside to cool.

Step 5

In a large saucepan or kettle, bring the remaining 6 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and discard them.

Step 6

Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, combine the tea with the peach syrup and stir well.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice if you prefer a tangy twist.

Step 8

Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour or until chilled. When ready to serve, pour the sweet peach tea over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2977g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	561.8

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 58.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 138.2g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153.1mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 888.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.0%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 95.2%