Sweet Southern Peach Tea
A delightful blend of brewed black tea and fresh peaches, perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black tea)
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Ice
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a medium saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Steep the tea bags in the boiling water for about 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare the peaches by washing, peeling, and slicing them.
- Combine the sugar with the warm tea until dissolved.
- Add the sliced peaches to the sweetened tea.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours.
- Serve the chilled tea over ice, garnishing with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different sweeteners or fruit variations for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach tea, Southern drink, summer beverages