Southern Peach Tea Recipe
Nothing captures the essence of a warm Southern afternoon quite like a tall, refreshing glass of Southern Peach Tea. This recipe combines the robust flavor of steeped black tea with the sweet, juicy essence of ripe summer peaches, creating a perfectly balanced beverage. After extensive testing, I’ve found that using a combination of fresh and cooked peaches yields the most vibrant flavor, making this homemade version far superior to any store-bought mix.
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Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe peaches (divided)
- 6 – 8 regular-size black tea bags
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 – 1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 6 cups cold water
- pinch baking soda (optional)
- ice
Instructions
- Halve two of the peaches and remove the pits. Slice the peaches into wedges. Place the peach wedges in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer until frozen, at least 4 hours.
- Place the tea bags in the boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard them.
- Stir the sugar into the hot tea until dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, peel the remaining two peaches and remove the pits. Roughly chop the peaches into pieces and place the pieces into a blender or food processor. Add in the lemon juice. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Strain the peach mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. You can gently press against the pulp to help drain any liquid. Discard any pulp or save it for another use.
- In a pitcher, combine the strained peach juice, tea, cold water, and baking soda (if using) and mix well.
- Refrigerate the tea mixture until cold.
- Serve individual glasses with ice and frozen peach wedges, if desired.
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