Southern Peach Tea
A refreshing and nostalgic peach-infused beverage perfect for sipping on warm summer afternoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a medium-sized pot until it reaches a full boil.
- Brew the tea by adding the black tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sweeten the tea by removing the tea bags and stirring in sugar while still warm.
- Add the sliced peaches to the warm tea and let them steep for a few minutes.
- Cool the tea by transferring it to a pitcher and refrigerating until chilled, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Serve by pouring the peach tea over ice and garnishing with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Customize this recipe with other fruits or herbs like mango or ginger for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach tea, southern drink, summer beverage, refreshing tea, iced tea