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Perfect Peach Iced Tea

Perfect Peach Iced Tea: Sip Summer in Every Refreshing Glass

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Perfect Peach Iced Tea, a simple and delicious summer drink that pairs ripe peaches with invigorating black tea.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar Feel free to substitute with honey or agave.
  • 1 cup water Use filtered water for better taste.
  • 2 medium ripe peaches Use more for stronger flavor or substitute with frozen.
For the Tea
  • 8 cups filtered water Ensures your tea is brewed to perfection.
  • 1 cup loose leaf black tea Or use bagged tea for convenience.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large pot
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • measuring cups
  • Stirring Spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Perfect Peach Iced Tea
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of organic cane sugar with 1 cup of water and thinly sliced ripe peaches over medium heat. Stir gently until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow to infuse for 25-30 minutes.
  2. While the peach syrup is steeping, brew 8 cups of black tea using filtered water in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil, add the tea, and steep for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove the peach syrup from heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
  4. After the brewed tea has cooled, mix it with the peach syrup to create your Perfect Peach Iced Tea.
  5. Serve the Perfect Peach Iced Tea over ice, garnished with fresh peach slices and mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Store leftover Perfect Peach Iced Tea in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. The peach syrup lasts for 2 weeks in the fridge.

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