Peach Sweet Tea Drink (Print)
Refreshing peach sweet tea with homemade syrup, black tea, and lemon—perfect for summer gatherings over ice.
# Ingredients:
→ Peach Syrup
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300 grams frozen peaches
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240 millilitres water
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200 grams granulated sugar
→ Iced Tea
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1.9 litres water
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8 black tea bags
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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Juice of 2 lemons
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240 millilitres peach syrup, plus additional to taste
# Steps:
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Combine frozen peaches, water, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, approximately 30 minutes.
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Pour the peach syrup through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids or reserving them for garnish if desired.
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In a medium saucepan, bring 950 millilitres of water to a boil. Add black tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
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Add the remaining 950 millilitres cold water to a 2-litre pitcher. Remove tea bags from the pot, gently squeezing out the liquid. Pour the brewed tea into the pitcher.
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Stir in baking soda, lemon juice, and peach syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more peach syrup if desired. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving over ice. Garnish with sliced lemons if preferred.
# Additional Notes:
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Reserve leftover cooked peaches to add to glasses for extra texture or serve as a topping for desserts.