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Southern Fresh Peach Sweet Tea Recipe

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Enjoy the taste of summer with this Southern Fresh Peach Sweet Tea recipe! Made from juicy peaches and classic black tea, this refreshing drink is a southern staple that's easy to make at home. With only a few ingredients and simple steps, it's the perfect beverage for warm days, parties, or picnics. Keywords: peach sweet tea, southern sweet tea, homemade peach tea, summer drinks, iced tea with peaches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or frozen peaches)

  • 8 cups water (divided)

  • 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 6 black tea bags (or 3 family-size)

  • Ice for serving

  • Fresh mint leaves and peach slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced peaches and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes until peaches are soft.

  2. Remove from heat and strain peach mixture, pressing to extract juice. Discard solids.

  3. In a separate pot, bring remaining 4 cups of water to a boil. Add tea bags and steep for 5–7 minutes.

  4. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar while the tea is hot.

  5. Mix peach juice with sweetened tea. Chill in refrigerator until cold.

  6. Serve over ice with mint and peach slices if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe peaches for best flavor. Frozen peaches also work well.

  • Adjust sugar to preference—add more or less depending on sweetness of the fruit.

  • Add lemon slices for extra brightness.

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