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Southern Brewed Ginger Peach Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

Southern Brewed Ginger Peach Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

A refreshing Southern Brewed Ginger Peach Sweet Iced Tea perfect for summertime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 cups
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Fine Strainer
  • Large Pitcher
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Water and Tea

  • 8 cups water
  • 6 bags organic black tea paper tags removed

Fruits and Sweetener

  • 4 fresh peaches pitted and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced (optional)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or local honey to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 fresh peach cut into thin slices
  • 6-8 fresh mint sprigs

Instructions
 

Stove Top Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and add the tea bags, peaches and ginger.
  • Cover with lid and allow the tea to steep for 5 to 20 minutes depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
  • Remove the tea bags and peaches.
  • Pour the hot tea concentrate into a large pitcher through a fine strainer to remove any ginger pieces.
  • Add the sugar or honey, whichever you prefer and stir until dissolved. Taste to see if it has reached your desired sweetness. If not, add more sugar or honey as desired.
  • Chill for about 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Serve tea in glasses filled about halfway with ice, one or two peach slices and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Add water, tea bags, peaches, and fresh ginger to Instant Pot and stir to combine.
  • Add lid and lock into place. Switch the vent to 'Sealing' and set the 'Manual' setting on normal for 5 minutes.
  • When finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes, then do a quick release to allow the remaining pressure to escape.
  • Carefully strain hot tea mixture with a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids. Pour the remaining liquid into a large, heat-resistant pitcher.
  • Sweeten with honey, to taste, and stir to combine. Cool slightly before serving over ice with peach slices and sprigs of fresh mint.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Does it all sound yummy except the ginger to you? Leave the ginger out, no problem.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 36gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Ginger Tea, Iced Tea, Peach Tea, Refreshing Beverages, Summer Drinks, Sweet Tea
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