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Refreshing Peach Sweet Tea with Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

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A smooth and lightly sweetened peach-flavored tea enhanced with a warm brown sugar simple syrup, perfect for refreshing summer sipping.

Ingredients

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  • 4 black tea bags (Assam or English Breakfast recommended)
  • 2 large ripe fresh peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 6 cups water (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: peach slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Brown Sugar Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup brown sugar with 1 cup (8 fl oz) water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Brew the Black Tea: In a large heatproof pitcher, place 4 tea bags and pour 4 cups (32 fl oz) boiling water over them. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove and discard tea bags.
  3. Add Fresh Peaches: Toss sliced peaches into the warm tea and allow to infuse for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Strain the Tea: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea through into a clean pitcher, pressing lightly on the peach slices to extract flavor. Discard peach pulp or reserve some slices for garnish.
  5. Combine Syrup and Tea: Stir the cooled brown sugar syrup into the strained tea. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix well.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
  7. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour peach sweet tea over, and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the brown sugar syrup vigorously to avoid crystallization. Steep tea for 5-7 minutes to prevent bitterness. Press peaches gently when straining to extract flavor without clouding the tea. Use cold, filtered water for best taste. Syrup and tea can be made ahead and stored separately. Adjust sweetness by diluting with cold water or adding lemon juice if needed.

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