Description
A refreshing Southern-style iced tea blending the bold earthiness of black tea with the bright sweetness of sun-ripened peaches. Cold-brewed to perfection and lightly sweetened, this porch-perfect drink layers tart floral notes onto a crisp base.
Ingredients
8 peach halves
4 tablespoons black tea leaves
1/4 cup raw cane sugar
2 cups hot water
Lemon slices for garnish
Optional: Pinch of citrus zest
Instructions
Split peaches and remove all the flesh while keeping the halves intact
Combine tea leaves, peaches, and sugar in a large pitcher
Pour hot water over the mixture and stir until sugar dissolves
Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours
Serve over crushed ice with a lemon slice and sprig of mint (if using)
Notes
Use underripe white peaches for added tartness
Stir in lemon juice if the tea seems overly sweet
Storage: Keep refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days
Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amount
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Cold brewing
- Cuisine: Southern/Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg