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Peach Sweet Tea in mason jars sitting on table and garnished with a lemon wedge, peach slice, and a blue straw
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Peach Sweet Tea

Peach Sweet Tea is a fresh peach tea that is sweetened with sugar and paired with black tea. A hydrating and refreshing warmer weather drink recipe.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword iced peach tea, peach sweet tea, peach tea
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 7-8 large ripe peaches peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 5-6 cups cold water
  • 6 black tea bags
  • 1 lemon sliced for garnish
  • Ice for serving

Instructions

  • Steep tea for 5 minutes in hot water. (Longer for a stronger brew)
  • While tea steeps, add the diced peaches to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Optional* strain peach puree through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Combine hot tea, peach puree, and sugar together in a large pitcher until sugar dissolves and mixture is combined. Stir in 5 cups of cold water.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste. If tea is too strong, mix in an additional cup of water.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve or pour over ice and serve immediately with a lemon slice or fresh peach slices, enjoy!