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
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Perfect Southern summer drink
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Sweet peach flavor
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Easy to make
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Great for parties
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Refreshing and smooth
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Perfect for cookouts
Ingredients
For the Tea
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4 family-size black tea bags
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8 cups water, divided
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1 cup granulated sugar
For the Peach Syrup
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3 ripe peaches, sliced
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 cup water
For Serving
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Ice
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Peach slices
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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:
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Peaches
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1/2 cup sugar
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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:
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Peach syrup
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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
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Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor.
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Do not squeeze tea bags.
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Chill thoroughly before serving.
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Frozen peaches work well when fresh peaches aren't available.
What To Serve With Peach Sweet Tea
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BBQ Ribs
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Fried Chicken
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Pulled Pork
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Grilled Chicken
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Potato Salad
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Macaroni Salad
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Stir before serving.
More Summer Drink Recipes You'll Love
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Southern Sweet Tea
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Homemade Lemonade
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Strawberry Lemonade
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Peach Lemonade
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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.