Southern Style Fresh Peach Sweet Tea: Refreshing and Easy
Enjoy a taste of the South with this easy-to-make fresh peach sweet tea, a perfectly balanced fruity and refreshing beverage with notes of peach and lemon.
Equipment
- pot
- Strainer (implied)
Ingredients
For the Tea
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup sugar adjustable to taste
- 2 ripe peaches pitted and sliced
- ΒΌ cup fresh lemon juice
For Serving
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Brewing and Sweetening
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved while the tea is warm.
Infusing and Chilling
- Add sliced peaches and lemon juice to the warm sweet tea. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
Serving
- Serve the chilled peach sweet tea over ice cubes. Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness, if desired.
Notes
Adjust sugar to your preference. This versatile drink can also serve as a base for other mocktail creations.