Sweet Peach Iced Tea - A Southern Tradition
Sip on a refreshing glass of homemade Peach Iced Tea whenever the craving strikes with this easy tea recipe. Made with fresh peaches, black tea, and as little or as much sugar as you like, it's just what you need to cool down on those hot summer days. It's easy to make and perfect for a relaxing afternoon or a large party!
Servings 8
Calories 178kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups peaches peeled and sliced
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 4 cups unsweetened iced tea
Instructions
- Add peaches, water and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover and reduce to simmer, cooking until softened, about 15 minutes. Mash the peaches with a potato masher and cook for about 10 more minutes.
- Strain the peach mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing all the juice out of the peaches, then throw out the peaches, saving the juice.
- Add the peach juice to a large pitcher and add 4 cups of unsweetened iced tea. Refrigerate for about an hour.
Notes
- The tea will be slightly cloudy due to the peach mixture.
- If using frozen peaches, add 1/2 cup more sugar.
- Adjust the sugar while the peaches are cooking and continue to cook until any additional sugar has been added.
