Peach Iced Tea Summer Drink (Ready-to-Print Version)
Juicy peaches and black tea blend over ice for a vibrant, fruity drink with lemon and mint—perfect for sunny gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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4 black or green tea bags, good quality
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4 cups water, divided
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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ice cubes, for serving
→ Garnishes
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fresh peach slices
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mint sprigs
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Combine diced peaches and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all peach pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, stirring once or twice, to extract maximum juice and dissolve all sugar.
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Pass the macerated peaches and liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, pressing firmly to extract all peach syrup. Reserve strained fruit for another use if desired.
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Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil. Place black or green tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour hot water over tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags, then allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
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Transfer cooled tea to a large pitcher. Stir in peach syrup and lemon juice, mixing well. Taste and adjust syrup or lemon juice as preferred.
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Refrigerate peach tea mixture until thoroughly chilled, or pour directly over glasses filled generously with ice cubes. Garnish each serving with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs.
# Handy Tips:
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Allow peaches and sugar to rest for at least 24 hours for the deepest flavor; the syrup and tea both store well in the refrigerator.
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Large ice cubes help maintain chill without diluting flavor.
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Peach syrup freezes well in ice cube trays for single servings or cocktails.