Beat the heat and quench your thirst with a refreshing homemade Peach Tea crafted through the unique process of triple boiling. This delightful beverage combines the natural sweetness of peaches with the bold flavors of tea for a perfectly balanced summer drink. Follow along as we guide you through each step of this enticing recipe.
Peach Syrup
- 5 peaches, pitted and sliced thin
- 1 Gallon Water ( 16 cups / 4 quarts )
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 12 Lipton tea bags
Instructions:
Part 1: Peach Syrup
- Combine sliced peaches, 4 cups of water, and 1 cup of sugar in a pot.
- Simmer until the peach skin loses its color, approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then strain off the peaches, preserving the peach syrup.
Part 2: Tea Base
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add 8 Lipton tea bags.
- Let the tea bags steep for 20 minutes, then remove them.
- Add the brewed tea to the gallon container with the peach syrup.
Part 3: Infusing Peach Flavor
- Peaches used in Part 1 are placed back into the pot with an additional 4 cups of water.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain off the liquids into the gallon container. Add the drained peaches back to the pot.
Part 4: Tea Infusion
- Add 3 cups of water, sliced peaches, and 3 tea bags to the pot.
- Simmer, remove from heat, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Part 5: Final Touch
- Let the peach tea cool to room temperature.
- When ready to serve, add ice cubes for a refreshing chill.
This meticulously crafted Triple-Boiled Peach Tea is a testament to the art of blending flavors. Serve it over ice, and let the sweet essence of peaches combined with the robustness of tea transport you to a summer paradise. Enjoy this homemade creation and share the cool vibes with friends and family!