Description
Southern Peach Tea is a cold Southern style sweet tea made with ripe peaches, black tea, lemon juice, sugar, and ice. It has natural peach flavor, mild citrus notes, and a smooth sweet tea finish.
Ingredients
4 large ripe peaches, divided
6 to 8 regular black tea bags
2 cups boiling water
1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar, adjusted to taste
1/2 cup lemon juice
6 cups cold water
Pinch of baking soda, optional
Ice, for serving
Instructions
1. Cut 2 peaches into wedges after removing the pits. Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
2. Steep the tea bags in boiling water for 10 minutes, then discard the bags.
3. Stir sugar into the hot tea until dissolved and let it cool slightly.
4. Peel and pit the remaining peaches, then chop and blend them with lemon juice until smooth.
5. Pour the peach puree through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard or save the pulp for another use.
6. Mix the peach juice, brewed tea, cold water, and baking soda if using in a large pitcher.
7. Chill thoroughly before serving over ice with frozen peach slices if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed within 2 to 3 days when refrigerated.
Fresh peaches provide the best flavor, but frozen peaches or peach nectar can be substituted.
A pinch of baking soda helps reduce bitterness in the tea.
Mint or ginger can be added for extra flavor variation.
Black tea creates a stronger flavor, while green tea gives a lighter taste.
This tea can also be used in cocktails, mocktails, baking, marinades, or desserts.
Can be enjoyed plain or with a splash of milk or cream for a richer taste.
Contains caffeine from black tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks Recipes
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.37g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg