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Make-Ahead Peach Sweet Tea Gallon Recipe Easy Refreshing Summer Drink

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A refreshing and easy-to-make peach sweet tea recipe perfect for summer gatherings. This make-ahead drink combines fresh peaches and black tea for a nostalgic, sweet, and satisfying beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 6 black tea bags (Lipton or Twinings recommended)
  • 3 medium fresh ripe peaches, washed and sliced (skin on)
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute honey or agave)
  • 1 gallon (3.8 liters) water, divided between boiling and cold
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 cups (960 ml) of water in a large pot or kettle.
  2. Place 6 black tea bags into the boiling water and steep for 7 to 10 minutes, aiming for about 8 minutes to avoid bitterness.
  3. While the tea steeps, wash and slice 3 medium ripe peaches with skin on.
  4. Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 to 1 ½ cups granulated sugar while the tea is still hot to dissolve it fully.
  5. Add the peach slices to the hot tea.
  6. Allow the peach and tea mixture to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, to let the peaches infuse their flavor.
  7. Pour the peach tea concentrate into a large gallon pitcher.
  8. Add 3 to 4 cups (720 ml to 960 ml) of cold water to dilute to your preferred strength.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice if using.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  11. Serve chilled over ice cubes, garnished with fresh peach slices or mint if desired.

Notes

[‘Do not over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness; about 8 minutes is ideal.’, ‘Use ripe peaches for best aroma and sweetness; frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable.’, ‘Add sugar while tea is hot for better dissolution.’, ‘Make ahead and chill overnight for best flavor melding.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to taste; start with less sugar and add more after chilling if needed.’, ‘Serve over plenty of ice or freeze peach slices to use as natural ice cubes.’, ‘Optional additions include fresh mint, basil, cinnamon stick during steeping, or a splash of bourbon or peach schnapps for an adult version.’, ‘Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days; stir before serving and dilute if too strong.’]

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Keywords: peach sweet tea, summer drink, make-ahead tea, refreshing beverage, iced tea, peach tea, sweet tea recipe

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