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Glasses of Sweet Peach Iced Tea with fresh peach slices and ice cubes

Sweet Peach Iced Tea

A refreshing iced tea recipe that combines black tea with a fragrant homemade peach syrup, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peach syrup
  • 2 medium ripe peaches, sliced No need to peel.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste.
For the tea
  • 6 to 8 bags black tea bags Depends on desired strength.
  • 6 to 7 cups water For brewing the tea.
Optional garnishes
  • 1 squeeze lemon For brightness.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • fresh mint mint leaves For garnish, if desired.

Method
 

Preparation of Peach Syrup
  1. Slice two peaches and add them to a small pot with 1 cup of water and the sugar.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and lightly mashing the peaches.
  3. Once fragrant and peachy, strain the syrup through a fine strainer into a bowl or measuring cup and let it cool.
Brewing the Tea
  1. Bring 6 to 7 cups of water to a near boil, then turn off the heat.
  2. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
Combining and Chilling
  1. Remove the tea bags and stir in the cooled peach syrup.
  2. Taste and add a squeeze of lemon if desired.
  3. Place in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours.
Serving
  1. Slice the last peach and add a few slices to each glass filled with ice.
  2. Pour the chilled tea over the peach slices and stir.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Iced tea tastes better when properly chilled. Avoid over steeping the tea as it can become bitter. Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.