Description
Indulge in the essence of summer with our Peach Iced Tea, a delightful blend of sweet, juicy peaches and robust black tea. Perfectly chilled, this vibrant drink captures the nostalgic spirit of sunny afternoons and is ideal for gatherings or quiet moments on the porch. Elevate your refreshment game with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and slice the peaches into wedges, leaving the skin on for extra flavor.
- Boil 4 cups of water, then remove from heat and steep 3-4 black tea bags for 5-7 minutes until rich in color.
- Remove tea bags and stir in sugar while the tea is still warm to ensure it dissolves completely.
- Add peach slices to the sweetened tea mixture and allow it to cool before refrigerating for at least one hour to infuse flavors.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional peach slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added depth, consider using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. Experiment with other fruits like strawberries or raspberries for a unique twist on this refreshing classic.