Peach Iced Tea Recipe

Peach Iced Tea recipe — The Southern belle who moved to suburbia and still drops 'bless your heart' bombs. Made with none. Originally from United States.

I'm that friend who looks sweet and innocent but has the spiciest group chat commentary. I wear floral dresses to brunch and know exactly which essential oils cure heartbreak. Don't let my peachy exterior fool you—I've got more layers than your therapy sessions.

Iced tea was actually invented by accident at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis when tea merchant Richard Blechynden couldn't sell his hot tea in 100-degree weather, so he poured it over ice. The peach variety became a Southern staple because Georgia peach orchards had surplus fruit to use up.

Born from desperation at the 1904 World's Fair, iced tea got its peachy makeover in the American South where sweet tea reigned supreme. Georgia peach growers started adding their surplus fruit to tea blends, creating the perfect marriage of Southern hospitality and practical agriculture.

Ingredients

• 8 oz black tea (brewed strong and cooled)
• 2 oz peach syrup (or peach nectar)
• 1 tsp honey (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup ice
• 1 slice fresh peach (for garnish)
• 3 leaves fresh mint (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brew black tea double strength and let cool to room temperature.
2. Fill highball glass with ice and add cooled tea.
3. Stir in peach syrup and honey until well combined.
4. Garnish with fresh peach slice and mint sprig.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: United States