Description
A classic Southern sweet tea infused with ripe peaches and a splash of lemon juice. This fruity and refreshing beverage is perfect for cooling down on warm days and ideal for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 6 black tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Optional: mint sprigs or additional peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Steep black tea bags in 4 cups of boiling water for 5–7 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in granulated sugar while the tea is still hot until dissolved.
- Let the tea cool slightly, then add lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water.
- Place sliced peaches into a large pitcher and pour the sweet tea over them.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Serve the peach tea over ice and garnish with mint sprigs or peach slices if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor infusion.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on sweetness preference.
- For a fizzier twist, replace part of the cold water with sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
