Description
This Sweet Peach Iced Tea combines the classic Southern sweet tea with homemade peach syrup, creating a refreshing, fruity beverage perfect for hot summer days. With the sweetness of honey and the burst of fresh peach flavor, this iced tea is a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- For the Tea:
- 5 cups water (divided)
- 1 family-size tea bag
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup honey
- For the Peach Syrup:
- 2 cups frozen peaches, thawed and pureed (or 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups frozen peaches (for serving, do not thaw)
Instructions
- For the Tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bag. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour the brewed tea into a 2-quart pitcher and set aside.
- For the Peach Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the pureed peaches and return to a low boil. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Pour the syrup through a mesh sieve into a small bowl. Press the peaches to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
- For the Peach Tea: Add the peach syrup to the brewed tea, adjusting the sweetness to taste. Add 1 to 2 cups of syrup to the 4 cups of tea for a sweet flavor, or adjust to your preference. For a single 8-ounce serving, add ¼ to ½ cup of syrup.
- To Serve: Divide the frozen peaches between 4 glasses, add ice, and pour the peach tea over the peaches and ice.
- Store any leftover peach syrup in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For an extra fruity flavor, you can blend in additional fresh or frozen peaches into the tea.
- If you prefer a less sweet tea, reduce the sugar and honey in the peach syrup to your taste.
- You can also add a splash of lemon juice for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages, Summer Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 103g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
