Fresh Peach Sweet Tea Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Drink to Refresh
A refreshing homemade sweet tea made with fresh ripe peaches and black tea, perfect for summer gatherings and backyard barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 black tea bags (recommend Twinings or Lipton)
- 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute honey or agave)
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) filtered water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional: fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 6 cups (1.4 liters) of filtered water in a medium saucepan over high heat (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add 4 to 5 black tea bags. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- Remove tea bags, squeezing gently to extract flavor. While tea is warm, stir in ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Peel, pit, and slice 3 medium ripe peaches. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth (or pulse for texture).
- Strain peach puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids for a smooth texture.
- Combine the sweetened tea, peach puree, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice in a large heatproof pitcher. Stir well.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to meld flavors.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint sprigs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ripe peaches for best flavor; frozen peaches can be substituted. Adjust sugar to taste or use natural sweeteners like honey or stevia. Steep tea for about 6 minutes to avoid bitterness. Chill tea for at least 2 hours for best flavor melding. If tea is too strong or sweet after chilling, dilute with cold water or add more ice. Can use decaf or rooibos tea for caffeine-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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