Peach Sweet Tea
Peach sweet tea is made with simple ingredients. Iced tea is perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Servings 8 people
Calories 161kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh peaches (peeled, sliced)
- 5 ½ cups water divided
- 8 family-size tea bags
- 1 ½ to 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust based on your preference)
- ice cubes
- fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, soften the peaches with ½ cup of the water. Cook until very soft. Lightly smash the fruit with a potato masher. Let the puree cool.
- In a large saucepan or tea kettle, boil the remaining 5 cups water. Use a large glass measuring cup or pouring pitcher to brew the tea bags with the boiling water.
- Stir in the sugar to dissolve. Let steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Pour the peach puree and brewed tea into a 1-gallon pouring pitcher and add enough ice to fill it to the top. Serve with additional ice and a garnish of fresh mint.
Notes
Adjust the sugar as needed.
2-3 fresh peaches works great.
If you don't want chunks of peaches in the tea, use a food mill or metal strainer to push through juices. Discard remaining pulp.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg