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Southern Peach Tea

Enjoy a refreshing glass of homemade Southern Peach Tea, perfect for hot summer days, made with black tea and fresh peach syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink, Summer
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peach syrup
  • 2 pieces sliced fresh peaches Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 cups sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 0.5 cups water Add more water if needed to dissolve the sugar.
For the tea
  • 4 bags black tea Strong tea is recommended.
  • 2 cups boiling water Use to steep the tea bags.
  • 2 cups cold water To dilute the tea.
  • to taste ice Plenty of ice for serving.

Method
 

Make the Peach Syrup
  1. In a pot, combine sliced peaches, sugar, and water.
  2. Heat until the mixture starts to simmer, then let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the peaches dissolve into a syrup.
  3. Strain the syrup to remove peach solids and set aside.
Prepare the Tea
  1. In a separate container, steep the black tea bags in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  2. After steeping, remove the tea bags and add cold water.
  3. Mix in the peach syrup and stir well.
  4. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve
  1. Serve over ice and adjust sweetness with more syrup or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

For a different flavor profile, try using green or herbal tea instead of black tea. Homemade peach syrup can be used in other desserts or drinks. Store leftovers in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days for best flavor.