Southern Peach Tea
Discover the delightful flavor of Southern Peach Tea - a delicious blend of iced tea and fresh, juicy peaches. Quench your thirst today!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches divided
- 6 - 8 regular-size black tea bags
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ - 1 cup granulated sugar or to taste
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 6 cups cold water
- pinch baking soda optional
- ice
Instructions
- Halve two of the peaches and remove the pits. Slice the peaches into wedges. Place the peach wedges in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer until frozen, at least 4 hours.
- Place the tea bags in the boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard them.
- Stir the sugar into the hot tea until dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, peel the remaining two peaches and remove the pits. Roughly chop the peaches into pieces and place the pieces into a blender or food processor. Add in the lemon juice. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Strain the peach mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. You can gently press against the pulp to help drain any liquid. Discard any pulp or save it for another use.
- In a pitcher, combine the strained peach juice, tea, cold water, and baking soda (if using) and mix well.
- Refrigerate the tea mixture until cold.
- Serve individual glasses with ice and frozen peach wedges, if desired.
Notes
- This refreshingly delicious Southern Peach Tea is best consumed within 2-3 days.
- Try changing things up! Add some ginger or mint to the mix, creating a unique and refreshing twist on the classic flavor profile. Use black tea leaves for a stronger, bolder taste or green tea leaves for a lighter, more delicate flavor.
- Add it to recipes! Try it for cooking and baking. For instance, you can infuse the tea into a cake or cupcake batter for a subtle peach flavor or use it to poach peaches for a delicious dessert. You can even use it as a marinade for grilled meats, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity to your dishes.
- Southern Peach Tea can be used as a base for cocktails and mocktails, adding a fruity and refreshing twist to classic drinks. 😉
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
