Description
Southern Peach Tea is a delightful, refreshing drink that perfectly embodies the spirit of summer and Southern hospitality. Combining ripe peaches with robust black tea, this sweet beverage is ideal for cooling off on warm days or serving at barbecues and gatherings. With its simple preparation and versatile serving options, Southern Peach Tea promises to impress guests and family alike. Whether enjoyed over ice or transformed into a fun cocktail, this drink is sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea teabags
- Pinch of baking soda
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Ice
- Peach slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the tea by steeping the tea bags and baking soda in boiling water for 15 minutes. Remove the bags and cool the tea.
- Make the peach syrup by boiling sugar, water, and diced peaches until simmering for 10 minutes. Strain to remove peach pieces.
- In a pitcher, combine chilled tea with lemon juice and peach syrup to taste.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with peach slices and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg