Peach Iced Tea

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 5 min
🍽 Serves: 6
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There's nothing quite like a glass of Peach Iced Tea to cool you down on a warm day. This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the boldness of black tea, making it a refreshing and flavorful drink that's perfect for summer.

Ingredients for Peach Iced Tea

Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches are the star here, infusing the tea with their natural sweetness and aroma. Make sure they're soft but not overly mushy to get the best flavor.

Water: Used as the base for brewing the tea. Ensure it's fresh and clean for the best taste.

Black tea bags: These provide a robust base that complements the sweetness of the peaches. Any variety of black tea will work.

Granulated sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness, enhancing the peaches' natural flavor without overpowering it.

Lemon: A few slices add a refreshing zing, balancing the sweetness of the peaches and sugar.

Ice cubes: Essential for serving the tea chilled and refreshing.

Tips & Tricks

  • For a stronger peach flavor, let the peaches sit in the tea for longer than 30 minutes.
  • If you prefer a less sweet tea, start with a quarter cup of sugar and adjust to taste.
  • Use organic peaches if possible to avoid any pesticide residue.

Serving Suggestions

This Peach Iced Tea pairs beautifully with a light summer salad or a grilled chicken sandwich. For a more festive occasion, consider serving it with a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen peaches?
Yes, but you may need to adjust the steeping time to ensure flavor infusion.
How long does it last in the fridge?
It should stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
Can I use a sweetener other than sugar?
Absolutely, honey or agave syrup works well as alternatives.

Peach Iced Tea Recipe Walkthrough

Start by washing and slicing the peaches. You'll want to remove the pits but keep the skins on for maximum flavor. While you're doing this, bring about 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. As soon as it hits boiling point, take it off the heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea bags steep in the hot water for about 5 minutes to extract their flavor. After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until it's completely dissolved.

Next, add the sliced peaches to the warm tea. This allows the fruit to infuse its flavor into the drink. Let it sit for around 30 minutes. After this, strain the tea into a large bowl or pitcher to remove the peach slices, pressing them gently with a spoon to extract every last drop of juice and flavor.

Transfer the strained tea to a pitcher if it isn’t already in one, and pop it into the fridge to cool down completely. When you're ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the chilled tea, and add a couple of lemon slices for garnish. Enjoy your refreshing peach iced tea!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Uses fresh, seasonal peaches for optimal flavor.
  • Simple to make with just a handful of ingredients.
  • Perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess from lemon slices.
  • No artificial flavors, just natural goodness.

Ingredients

4 ripe peaches
8 cups water
4 black tea bags
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 lemon, sliced
Ice cubes

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Wash and slice the peaches, removing the pits.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
4. Add the sliced peaches to the warm tea and let it sit for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
5. Strain the tea to remove peach slices, pressing down to extract all juices.
6. Transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
7. Serve over ice with lemon slices for garnish.

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