Peach Iced Tea
Dive into the irresistible refreshment of homemade Peach Iced Tea, a perfect blend of juicy summer peaches and bold black tea. This recipe marries the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with a touch of sugar, creating a luscious peach syrup that infuses the tea with fruity vibrance. Brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice and topped off with fresh mint garnish, this chilled beverage is both invigorating and soothing. Ideal for any backyard gathering or as a revitalizing treat on a hot day, it’s easy to prepare and takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, serving up to six. With its harmonious balance of flavors and homemade charm, this Peach Iced Tea recipe is your go-to for a truly refreshing experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large fresh peaches
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 8 cups water
- 4 units black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- as needed ice cubes
- for garnish fresh mint
Instructions
Pit and slice the peaches, then place them in a medium saucepan. Add sugar and 2 cups of water. Stir to combine.
Over medium heat, bring the peach and sugar mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the peaches are very soft and fragrant.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, blend the peach mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the pulp, yielding a peach syrup.
In a large pot, bring the remaining 6 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-6 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
Mix the peach syrup into the brewed tea. Stir in the lemon juice for added brightness and flavor.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until chilled. Serve over a glass full of ice cubes.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an additional refreshing touch. Stir before serving to ensure the peach syrup is well integrated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
