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Peach Tea

Refreshing Homemade Peach Tea to Beat the Summer Heat

This Easy Peach Tea recipe combines the fruity essence of peaches with robust black tea, perfect for summer sipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup sugar Feel free to reduce or use a sugar substitute.
  • 1 cup water Use filtered water for best flavor.
  • 2-3 pieces fresh peaches Ripe peaches are preferred.
For the Tea
  • 3 bags tea bags (black tea) Substituting with green or flavored teas is possible.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large pitcher
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peach Tea
  1. Make the Peach Syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2-3 sliced ripe peaches in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Simmer the Mixture: Reduce heat to low and let the peach mixture simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  3. Brew the Tea: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, remove from heat, and add 3 black tea bags. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
  4. Strain the Peach Syrup: After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and press down on the solids to extract syrup.
  5. Combine and Chill: In a large pitcher, combine the strained peach syrup with the brewed tea and chill for at least 24 hours.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Use ripe peaches for the best flavor, and taste the syrup before mixing it with the tea to adjust sweetness as needed.

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