Peach Sweet Tea
 
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Smooth-tasting sweet tea is so refreshing on a hot summer's day! Most recipes I viewed for sweet tea had about 2 cups of sugar per gallon. I only used 1½ and it seemed plenty; maybe the peaches added their own sweet taste. It definitely didn't need any more!
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Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 gallon
Ingredients
  • ¼ t. baking soda
  • 12 tea bags
  • 3 peaches, sliced
  • 1 qt. boiling water
  • 1½ c. sugar
  • 3 qt. cold water
Instructions
  1. Place baking soda on the bottom of 1 gallon pitcher.
  2. Top with 12 tea bags and 3 peaches, sliced.
  3. Pour 1 quart of boiling water on top and steep for about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and squeeze out excess water from them. Strain out peaches, if desired.
  5. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then add cold water.
  6. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/peach-sweet-tea/