Description
A sophisticated, balanced peach iced tea featuring a homemade fruit syrup and a double-strength black tea base.
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 black tea bags (or 3 tbsp loose leaf)
- 8 cups filtered water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Simmer diced peaches and sugar over medium heat until syrupy.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Brew black tea in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Mix the hot tea with the peach syrup in a pitcher.
- Stir in lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
- Pour over ice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American