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Refreshing Southern Peach Sweet Tea

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A quick and easy homemade summer drink that combines robust black tea with fresh peach slices and a touch of honey for a refreshing Southern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 black tea bags
  • 2 large fresh peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 8 cups (1.9 liters) filtered water
  • Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Bring 8 cups (1.9 liters) of filtered water to a rolling boil in a large pot or kettle (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Remove the pot from heat and add 6-8 black tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes until a rich amber color develops.
  3. Add sliced fresh peaches to the hot tea, stir gently, cover, and steep for another 10 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags carefully, squeezing gently to extract flavor. Stir in 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons honey while the tea is warm until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  5. Transfer the tea and peaches to a large pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3-4 hours.
  6. Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses and garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Do not over-steep tea bags to avoid bitterness. Use water just off the boil for steeping. Sweeten while tea is warm for best dissolution. Thinly slice peaches for better flavor infusion but avoid slices too thin to prevent disintegration. Chill fully for best flavor. Strain tea before chilling if you prefer no peach pulp in your glass. Adjust sweetness to taste. Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan option.

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