Peach Iced Tea Refreshment (Print-Friendly Version)
Cool off with juicy peach iced tea, vibrant with citrus and mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 medium peaches, diced
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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6 to 8 cups cool water
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6 to 8 black tea bags or green tea bags
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Ice
→ Optional Garnishes
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Mint sprigs
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Peach slices
# Steps:
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Combine the peaches and sugar in a large bowl. Stir to coat the peaches in the sugar, then cover and refrigerate for 24-48 hours until the sugar dissolves into a syrup. Stir occasionally to aid the process.
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Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently on the peaches to extract as much syrup as possible. Set aside the syrup and reserve the solids for another use.
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Place tea bags in a large bowl or heat-proof vessel and pour boiled water over them. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Add the remaining 4 cups of cool water and let the tea cool to room temperature.
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In a large pitcher, mix the cooled tea with the peach syrup and lemon juice. Stir well. Chill thoroughly or serve immediately over plenty of ice.
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Garnish each glass with a peach slice and a sprig of mint. Serve and enjoy!
# Notes:
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For a faster method, prepare a cooked peach syrup by simmering diced peaches, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup water, and sugar for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
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The peach syrup can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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Freeze peach syrup in ice cube trays for quick and convenient use.