Description
A sweet and tangy Southern classic featuring brewed black tea, ripe peaches, sugar, and lemon. Perfect for sipping on warm days, this easy-to-make drink balances fruity depth with refreshing zing.
Ingredients
8–10 black tea bags
8 cups water (4 for brewing, 4 for diluting)
2–3 medium ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, chopped)
1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 lemon (sliced for serving)
Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups water to boil in a pot
Add tea bags, reduce heat, and steep for 10 minutes
Remove tea bags and let steeping liquid cool slightly
In a blender, combine peaches, sugar, and 1 cup water
Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve
Mix tea base with peach puree and 3 cups cold water
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving
Serve over ice with lemon slices
Notes
Taste and add more sugar if needed
Use high-quality black tea for best flavor
Overripe peaches yield more intense sweetness
Store in airtight container in fridge for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg