sun-kissed Summer peach tea

Ahhhhhhh . . . sun-kissed Summer peach tea.

If you enjoy sweet tea, then you'll love it sweetened with peaches!

I have a mild obsession with all things related to the South!

I love that so much of their culture is steeped in tradition . . . 

           . . . and enjoying Sweet Tea is one of them.

From what I hear, Sweet Tea is a big thing down there.  It's a staple in everyone's refrigerator for when friends and family stop by for a visit. 

                       Adding sliced lemons and oranges is also quite common.

Although I enjoy a glass of Sweet Tea with traditional garnishes too, adding peach simple syrup and sliced peaches is so so good. 

With gorgeous ripe peaches in season, 

I hope you treat yourself to this delightful Summer drink!

Sweet Tea

3 quarts cold water

4 pitcher-size cold brew tea bags

Peach Simple Syrup, recipe follows

peach slices, for garnish

Mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions for Sweet Tea

Bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, pour into a pitcher, and steep the tea bags about 5 minutes. Mix the Peach Simply Syrup into the iced tea. Mix well.

Pour the drink mix over ice cubes in a glass. 

Garnish with slices of peaches, and a sprig of mint.

Peach Simple Syrup

1 cup water

3/4 cup sugar

3 peaches, pitted and sliced

Directions for Peach Simple Syrup

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add sugar and peaches. Stir to combine.

Remove from heat and let cool completely.

When the syrup is cooled, line a strainer with a paper towel 

(this will help catch all the peach fuzz and small bits) 

and strain the syrup into a storage container. Refrigerate until needed.

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