Southern Peach Tea: The Sippin’ Drink of Long, Lazy Summers
Authentic Southern Peach Tea made with real peach simple syrup, strong black tea, and a pinch of baking soda for smoothness. No artificial flavors, no concentrate – just sweet, peachy, Southern comfort in a glass.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 4+ hrs (chill)
- Yield: 2.5 quarts (8-10 glasses)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmer + Steep
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh peaches (or frozen), granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, family-sized black tea bags, baking soda, ice, mint (optional).
Instructions
Simmer peaches, sugar, water, and lemon to make syrup.
Strain. Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes with baking soda. Remove bags.
Combine hot tea with syrup. Add cold water.
Refrigerate 4+ hours.
Serve over ice with peach slices.
Notes
Do not squeeze tea bags.
Use baking soda for clarity.
Syrup can be made ahead.
Best on day two.
Find it online: https://recipya.com/southern-peach-tea-recipe-5-ingredient/