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Perfect Peach Iced Tea

Refreshingly Homemade Perfect Peach Iced Tea for Summer Bliss

Perfect Peach Iced Tea captures summer's essence with peaches and smooth tea, making it a refreshing drink for warmer months.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Water Main liquid base
  • 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cups Peach Slices (fresh or frozen) Provides sweetness and flavor
For the Tea
  • 6 cups Water For brewing tea
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Can use green or white tea

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pot
  • Pitcher
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, sugar, and sliced peaches. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, crushing the peach slices gently.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes to meld flavors. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  3. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of fresh water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add tea bags. Steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and pour warm tea into a large pitcher. Mix in cooled peach syrup, stir gently, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Stir the iced tea before serving over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with peach slices or mint sprigs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Taste the syrup before adding it to the tea to ensure desired sweetness. Use fresh peaches if possible for the best flavor.

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