This Peach Sweet Tea combines two delicious southern flavors all in one glass! Fresh brewed tea is sweetened with simple syrup and pureed peaches, then served over ice for a cool, refreshing treat!
Is it Friday yet?! Yes, I know it’s only Tuesday, but Monday has already worn me out! I photographed three new recipes yesterday, including this Peach Sweet Tea. All of that cooking and photographing left my kitchen and dining room looking like a train went right through the middle of it, and it left me with flour in my hair and chocolate under my nails! But that’s ok, because after it was all done, I sat down and slurped up one of these babies…
Ok, so y’all wanna know how these came about? See, I was originally going to make some Plantation Iced Tea to share with y’all today. Plantation Iced Tea is a sweet, pineapple infused tea that you can order at most restaurants out here in Hawaii, and I’ve become a little obsessed with it lately. I went to the cabinet to pull out the pineapple juice, only to find that I was all out! As I was poking around, I spotted a can of peaches and thought to myself; ooooh! Now THAT might be a good substitute!
I am actually SUPER happy that I was out of pineapple juice, because this Peach Sweet Tea is going to be my new go-to! It’s so refreshing, and was an instant favorite by everyone at my house. We are big sweet tea lovers, but finding good, authentic sweet tea (made with simple syrup) anywhere outside of the southern U.S. can be a challenge! I make it at home a lot, but now I’m excited about enjoying sweet tea and peaches all in one! I love anything that makes me think of home. 🙂
Alright, y’all here’s the recipe so that you can enjoy it, too!
(PS: Don’t worry! I’ll share the Plantation Iced Tea very soon, too!)
Peach Sweet Tea
Ingredients
- 5-6 regular tea bags, (I use Lipton)
- 1 quart water
- 1 (15 oz) can peaches in juice, pureed in blender
- 1 quart cold water
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Boil one quart of water in a large pot. Add tea bags and steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and discard.
- While tea is steeping, prepare simple syrup: in a separate small saucepan, combine one cup of water and one cup of sugar and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Pour simple syrup into pot with tea and stir. In a heat-safe pitcher, combine the tea with pureed peaches, and one quart of cold water. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve tea over ice with fresh mint and peach slices if desired. Enjoy!
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Ashley Cairns says
This recipe reminds me of visiting my family in Georgia in the summer. Just perfect!
Amber Myers says
I will be making this! I just LOVE sweet tea and adding the peach flavor to it is even better.
Heather says
I haven’t had a fruity sweet tea in so long. I may have to make this soon!
Michelle says
perfect for right now! I love iced tea and will have to try my hand at making this asap!!
Suzy says
The flavor of this tea is so delicious! And it’s so refreshing! Will make again soon!
Sara Welch says
Such a perfectly sweet and easy treat! Can’t wait to give this a try this weekend!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This sounds so flavourful and refreshing! Love sweet tea in the summer.
Emma says
This looks delicious! I’ve been enjoying peach tea all week, it’s been so hot in Baltimore. Love the idea of adding peaches!
Carissa Shaw says
This reminds me of the homemade peach iced tea my mom made when I was growing up! Looks delicious!
Adrianne says
It gets really hot in Queensland some days and next time it is, I am making this drink!! I love the name of the recipe and the fruity simple ingredients, well done.
Jacqueline Debono says
I Love peach tea, especially homemade! Yours looks and sounds wonderful!
Jaclyn Anne says
Oh my, this peach sweet tea looks absolutely amazing – I need to make a pitcher! Yum!
geometry dash says
These all sound so refreshing and perfect for summer.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I’m in love with this, Ashlyn! It looks so packed with flavor….the perfect summer treat!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Agh those photographing days always wear me out too! Those are the days that I wish the dishes would do themselves!
I can’t tell you how much I love peach tea, this looks delicious!!!
Laura O |Petite Allergy Treats says
I could go for any tea that looks as refreshing as this! You’ve peaked my interest in a pineapple version too!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
Such a beautiful post! This looks like perfection!
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
What a great recipe! I love the addition of peaches – it looks so refreshing!
Annie @Maebells says
Peach tea is my favorite!! It is such a summer staple! And these photos are just beautiful!