Peach Iced Tea Summer Drink (Print Format)
Cool down with homemade peach iced tea, a refreshing blend of juicy peaches and black or green tea.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 medium peaches, diced
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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6 to 8 cups cool water
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6 to 8 black tea bags or green tea bags
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Ice, as needed
→ Garnish
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Mint sprigs
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Peach slices
# Steps:
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Combine the diced peaches and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Stir well to coat the peaches with sugar, then cover and refrigerate for 24-48 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves fully and forms a syrup.
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Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve, gently pressing the peaches to extract as much syrup as possible. Set the syrup aside, and reserve the peach solids for another use.
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Boil 4 cups of water and place the tea bags in a heat-proof bowl or vessel. Pour the boiled water over the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the remaining 4 cups of cool water. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
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Pour the cooled tea into a large pitcher. Add the prepared peach syrup and lemon juice to the tea, stirring well to combine.
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Chill the tea fully before serving or pour it directly over plenty of ice. Garnish each glass with a peach slice and a sprig of mint before serving.
# Tips:
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The peach syrup can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Prepared tea is best consumed within 3-4 days.
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For quicker preparation, a cooked peach syrup can be made by simmering the peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and water for 10-15 minutes, then straining the mixture.