Refreshing Peach Iced Tea Southern Style Recipe Easy 5-Minute Summer Drink
A quick and easy Southern-style peach iced tea that combines ripe peaches with black tea for a refreshing summer drink. Perfect for gatherings or a simple daily refreshment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 black tea bags
- 2 large fresh ripe peaches, sliced
- ¼ to ½ cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup to taste)
- 6 cups fresh filtered water
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional: a handful of fresh mint leaves
- Optional: peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups (1.4 liters) of fresh water to a rolling boil in a saucepan or kettle (about 5 minutes).
- Pour boiling water into a large heatproof pitcher. Add 4-5 black tea bags and steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- While tea is hot, stir in ¼ to ½ cup granulated sugar until dissolved. If using honey, add after tea cools slightly.
- Wash and slice 2 large ripe peaches, leaving skin on if desired.
- Remove tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Add sliced peaches to warm tea to infuse sweetness.
- Let tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with fresh peach slices and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Do not over-steep tea to avoid bitterness; steep 5-7 minutes. Use ripe peaches for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste. Chill tea well before serving. Optionally strain tea before chilling for a clearer drink. Stir occasionally while chilling to infuse peach flavor evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 1418
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 12
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