Description
A refreshing and nostalgic Southern beverage that blends black tea with the sweetness of ripe peaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black tea)
- 2-3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
- Ice
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- Combine the cooled tea and sliced peaches in a pitcher.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a sugar-free alternative, consider using stevia, monk fruit, or allulose. Adjust sweetness to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg