Southern Peach Tea
A refreshing beverage that combines sweet peaches with robust black tea, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 bags black tea
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced Use ripe peaches for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup sugar Adjust to taste; can substitute with honey or alternatives.
- as needed Ice For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the water in a pot.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate pot, combine the sliced peaches and sugar with a cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the peaches are soft and the mixture is syrupy, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and mix the peach syrup into the brewed tea.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional peach slices if desired.
Notes
Serve in tall glasses over ice for the best experience. For a twist, consider adding peach schnapps for a cocktail version.