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Homemade Fresh Peach Iced Tea

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Make a refreshing summer drink using fresh peaches and brewed black tea. This recipe uses a simple peach syrup for deep, natural flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water for brewing tea
  • 4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose leaf)
  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • 1 cup cold water for dilution
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: Fresh mint sprigs or lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the peach syrup: Combine the chopped peaches, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes, crushing the peaches slightly with a spoon.
  2. Strain the syrup: Pour the peach mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. You now have peach syrup.
  3. Brew the tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
  4. Combine: While the tea is still warm, stir in about half of the prepared peach syrup. Taste and add more syrup until you reach your desired sweetness.
  5. Chill: Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely cold, at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve: Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour the chilled peach tea over the ice. Garnish with mint or lemon if desired.

Notes

  • For a stronger peach flavor, add a few slices of fresh peach directly to the serving glass before pouring the tea.
  • If you prefer a less sweet tea, reduce the sugar in the syrup to 3/4 cup.
  • Store leftover tea concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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