Southern Sweet Peach Tea
Southern sweet peach tea is the perfect refreshing drink to sip on your porch on a hot summer afternoon. The taste of juicy, ripe peaches runs through this thirst-quenching sweet tea recipe.
Servings: 1 gallon
Calories: 1131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 6 fresh peach slices- skin removed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Iced Tea packets
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add granulated sugar, water, and peach slices. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar is melted, and the peaches are soft.
- Use a fork to smash the peaches and whisk. Reduce heat and let steep for 4-5 minutes whisking occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove fruit pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare iced tea packets according to the box directions to prepare 1 gallon of tea.
- Pour the syrup into a gallon pitcher along with the fresh brewed tea. Top off with water and mix well until combined.
- Chill and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 1131kcal | Carbohydrates: 286g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 1710mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 275g | Vitamin A: 2934IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg