Peach Iced Tea Summer Drink (Printer-Friendly Version)
Sweet peach syrup blends into chilled tea with lemon and ice for a bright, refreshing sip. Garnish with mint and peach slices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Peach Syrup
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3 medium ripe peaches, diced
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Tea Base
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4 cups boiling water
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4 black or green tea bags
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2 cups cool water
→ Assembly and Garnish
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Ice cubes, as needed
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Fresh peach slices, for garnish
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Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, combine diced peaches and granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, stirring once or twice for optimal juice extraction.
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Pour the marinated peach and sugar mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Press the peaches firmly to extract as much syrup as possible. Reserve the strained fruit for other uses.
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher and pour the boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags and add 2 cups cool water to dilute. Allow tea to come to room temperature.
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Transfer brewed tea to a large pitcher. Stir in the strained peach syrup and lemon juice. Taste, then adjust sweetness or acidity if desired. Refrigerate until fully chilled.
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Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled peach tea over the ice, then garnish each glass with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs.
# Additional Tips:
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The peach syrup can be prepared up to two days ahead for richer flavor; both tea and syrup freeze well for extended storage.
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For a caffeine-free drink, substitute herbal tea such as rooibos.
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Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar quantity or using honey or maple syrup as desired.