Description
Sweet Peach Iced Tea is the quintessential summer drink that combines the beloved Southern sweet tea tradition with a luscious homemade peach syrup. This refreshing beverage bursts with fruity flavors, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, this iced tea will impress your guests and keep everyone cool. Whether you’re sipping it on your porch or serving it at a summer gathering, this delightful drink is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups water (divided)
- 1 family size tea bag
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup honey
- 2 cups frozen peaches (thawed and pureed) or fresh peaches (peeled and sliced)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. Add the tea bag and steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- In a blender, combine thawed peaches with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth to create peach puree. Mix in honey.
- Combine the sweetened tea with peach puree in a pitcher and stir well.
- Chill the mixture before serving over ice cubes and garnish with fresh peach slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg