This Peach Sweet Tea combines classic Southern sweet tea with fresh peach flavor for a refreshing drink that's perfect for hot summer days. It's sweet, smooth, fruity, and always a crowd favorite.
Serve it ice cold for the ultimate backyard BBQ drink.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Perfect Southern summer drink
Sweet peach flavor
Easy to make
Great for parties
Refreshing and smooth
Perfect for cookouts
Ingredients
For the Tea
4 family-size black tea bags
8 cups water, divided
1 cup granulated sugar
For the Peach Syrup
3 ripe peaches, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
For Serving
Ice
Peach slices
Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Brew the Tea
Bring 4 cups water to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
Remove tea bags.
Stir in 1 cup sugar while tea is still hot.
Step 2: Make Peach Syrup
Combine:
Peaches
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
in a saucepan.
Bring to a simmer.
Cook for 10 minutes.
Mash peaches lightly.
Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer.
Allow to cool.
Step 3: Assemble
Pour tea into a large pitcher.
Add:
Peach syrup
Remaining 4 cups cold water
Stir well.
Step 4: Chill
Refrigerate until cold.
Step 5: Serve
Pour over ice.
Garnish with peach slices and fresh mint.
Tips For The Best Peach Sweet Tea
Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor.
Do not squeeze tea bags.
Chill thoroughly before serving.
Frozen peaches work well when fresh peaches aren't available.
What To Serve With Peach Sweet Tea
BBQ Ribs
Fried Chicken
Pulled Pork
Grilled Chicken
Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Stir before serving.
More Summer Drink Recipes You'll Love
Southern Sweet Tea
Homemade Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Peach Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Final Thoughts
This Peach Sweet Tea is sweet, fruity, and incredibly refreshing. It's a Southern favorite that's perfect for cookouts, BBQs, and summer celebrations.