Peach Iced Tea Summer Drink (Printer-Friendly)
Chilled tea with juicy peaches, lemon, and mint for a refreshing summer beverage perfect for any sunny occasion.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Peach Syrup
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4 medium ripe peaches, diced
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1 cup granulated sugar
→ Tea
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4 cups water, for brewing
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4 black or green tea bags
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2 cups cool water
→ Finish and Garnish
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Ice cubes
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Fresh peach slices, for garnish
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Mint sprigs, for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Combine diced peaches and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Stir well to fully coat. Cover securely and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, mixing once or twice during this time to extract juices.
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Pour the peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. Press fruit to release all liquid. Reserve the strained fruit for another use.
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Place tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or bowl. Pour hot water over tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, then add 2 cups of cool water to the tea. Let cool to room temperature.
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Pour the cooled brewed tea into a large pitcher. Stir in reserved peach syrup and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until cold or serve immediately over ice.
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Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour peach iced tea over ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint before serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Resting the peaches and sugar for at least 24 hours ensures a more flavorful syrup.
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Store leftover tea in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Peach syrup can be frozen in ice cube trays and thawed as needed for single-serve drinks.
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Use large ice cubes to keep the drink cold without rapid dilution.
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The beverage develops richer flavor after chilling for several hours.