Southern Peach Tea
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Southern Peach Tea—a delightful blend of sweet peaches and robust black tea that captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make beverage is perfect for picnics, backyard gatherings, or simply enjoying on a warm day. With its vibrant color and aromatic flavor, every sip transports you to sun-soaked afternoons filled with laughter and joy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Peaches: While the tea steeps, slice 2 ripe peaches into wedges (peeling is optional).
- Sweeten: Remove tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar while the tea is still warm until dissolved.
- Combine: In a large pitcher, mix the sweetened tea with sliced peaches and add ½ cup of lemon juice. Stir well.
- Chill: Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve: Pour over ice-filled glasses, garnishing with extra peach slices or lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg