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Sweet Peach Iced Tea

A refreshing summer beverage combining sweet peaches with invigorating tea, perfect for warm afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tea
  • 5 cups 5 cups water, divided into 4 cups and 1 cup 4 cups for boiling, 1 cup for syrup
  • 1 family-size tea bag 1 family-size tea bag (or 3 regular-size bags) Use a preferred black or herbal tea
For the syrup
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar Adjust sweetness as desired
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness as desired
  • 2 cups 2 cups frozen peaches, thawed and pureed (or 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and sliced) Fresh peaches provide better texture if in season
For serving
  • 2 cups 2 cups frozen peaches, for serving To be added to glasses before pouring tea

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Remove water from the heat, add the tea bag, and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the tea into a 2-quart pitcher. Set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Add the pureed peaches and return to a low boil. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  6. Pour syrup through a mesh sieve held over a small bowl. Press on the peaches to squeeze out as much juice as possible, discarding the peach pulp.
  7. Add the syrup to the peach tea, taste-testing as you go until it reaches the desired sweetness.
Serving
  1. To serve, divide the frozen peaches between 4 glasses, add ice, and pour tea over the peaches and ice.

Notes

Store any unused peach syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sweetness may fade over time; taste test before serving.