Here in the south, we are known for our sweet tea. There is just something about sitting on the front porch sipping on a refreshing glass of tea, especially in the summertime. I’m excited to share with you my take on a Southern Front Porch Peach Tea.
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What Make This Peach Tea So Good
Traditional southern tea is made with black tea. Think Lipton or Luzianne brands, This peach tea is different but just as good, if not better. The base of the tea is made with organic sencha green tea and then infused with organic dried ingredients – ginger, real peach pieces, lemongrass, calendula petals, and peach extract. Add fresh sliced peaches and you have a refreshing drink for all Summer long.
What is Black Tea?
If you go to a restaurant and order a “sweet tea” or an “unsweetened tea”, you basically are getting just black tea. Sweet tea is sweetened with white sugar. Sadly, if you drink this a lot, there are a lot of side effects. Black tea does have caffeine in it so if tea is consumed a lot over time, here are some possible side effects:
- Jitters or shakiness
- Anxiety or feeling overstimulated
- Trouble sleeping
- Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
- Acid reflux or stomach irritation
- Headaches
- Increased urination
- Iron absorption interference when consumed with meals
If You Add Sugar
So, if you have a “sweet tea”, the sugar can have more side effects than the actual tea itself.
- Blood sugar spikes and crashes
- Increased hunger and cravings
- Weight gain or visceral fat accumulation
- Higher triglycerides
- Fatigue after the sugar rush wears off
- Increased inflammation over time
I used to be a huge “sweet tea” drinker. I decided to give it up years ago but I titrated down so I didn’t have any sugar withdrawals. Firstly, I started out with 1/2 & 1/2 tea (very popular right now). I then went 3/4 & 1/4 (sugar) tea. Lastly, I’d order an “unsweetened tea” and tell the waitress to put a splash of sweet tea in my cup. How crazy was that haha? Now, I may have black unsweetened tea a few times a year. One, I found out what the black tea was made of plus the tea bags are bleached, I decided to search for something else.
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What is Sencha Green Tea?
Sencha is the most common type of green tea in Japan. It’s made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis, but unlike black tea, the leaves are quickly steamed after harvesting to prevent oxidation. That steaming process helps preserve the tea’s green color, fresh grassy flavor, and antioxidants.
Potential Health Benefits
Sencha contains:
- Antioxidants called catechins (especially EGCG)
- L-theanine for calm focus
- Low caffeine for energy without as much stimulation as coffee
Benefits:
- Mental alertness with calmer energy
- Heart health support
- Metabolism support
- Antioxidant protection
- Support for healthy aging and inflammation balance
Ingredients
1/2 Gallon Mason Jar
1 cup Sliced Peaches
Sencha Loose Green Tea Blend
7 Unbleached Disposable Tea Bags
56 oz Hot Water
1/2 cup Local Raw Honey
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp of the loose tea to each of the tea bags. Boil the water to 160°F. Pour the hot water into the 1/2 gallon mason jar. Add the tea bags and cover with a lid or cloth. Allow to steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags. Next, stir in the honey. Add in fresh or frozen sliced peaches. Set aside to cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge.
- (Optional) Place 4-5 peach slices and a couple of tablespoons of basil into two serving glasses. Muddle the peaches and basil, then fill the glasses with ice.
- Pour the tea in a clear glass (visually, it’s pretty to look at). Use the remaining peach slices and/or basil for garnish if desired!
Where to Buy Fresh Farm Peaches
If you do not live near a peach farm, you can actually order fresh picked peaches and have them either delivered to your home or pick them up locally at a drop off location. I do this all the time and it’s so nice to savor the harvest and enjoy these juicy and delicious peaches all year long.
HOW TO SWEETEN YOUR PEACH TEA
- Unsweet – just let the peaches naturally sweeten the tea
- Lightly Sweet – use 1/4 cup of sweetener of your choice
- Moderately Sweet – follow the directions in this recipe. I used 1/2 cup of honey
- Southern Sweet – use 1 cup of sweetener of your choice
Tips
- It’s best not to go over 170°F when boiling the water. Too hot of water can make the green tea taste somewhat bitter.
- This Southern Front Porch Peach Tea can be served warm for a great morning cup of tea.
- If you don’t have a 1/2 gallon mason jar. Just use water you have. A pitcher will work fine.
- You can use black tea if you like in this recipe. I suggest this one as it’s an organic Ceylon black tea than the brands I mentioned above. It’s perfect for that traditional southern sweet tea. Just follow the directions below in the recipe card to make it a Southern Sweet Peach Tea.
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Items Used in This Recipe
1/2 Gallon Mason Jar or this one is cute too!
Ladle
Raw Local Honey
Resources
Cabrera C, Artacho R, Giménez R. Beneficial effects of green tea–a review. J Am Coll Nutr. 2006 Apr;25(2):79-99. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2006.10719518. PMID: 16582024.
Akbarialiabad H, Dahroud MD, Khazaei MM, Razmeh S, Zarshenas MM. Green Tea, A Medicinal Food with Promising Neurological Benefits. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2021;19(3):349-359. doi: 10.2174/1570159X18666200529152625. PMID: 32469701; PMCID: PMC8033961.
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Southern Front Porch Peach Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Add 1 tbsp of the loose tea to each of the tea bags. Boil the water to 160° F. Pour the hot water into a 1/2 gallon mason jar. Add the tea bags and cover with a lid or cloth. Allow to steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags. Next, stir in the honey. Add in fresh or frozen sliced peaches. Set aside to cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge.
- (Optional) Place 4-5 peach slices and a couple of tablespoons of basil into two serving glasses. Muddle the peaches and basil, then fill the glasses with ice.
- Pour the tea in a clear glass (visually, it's pretty to look at). Use the remaining peach slices and/or basil for garnish if desired!
Notes
- It’s best not to go over 170° F when boiling the water. Too hot of water can make the green tea taste somewhat bitter.
- This Southern Front Porch Peach Tea can be served warm for a great morning cup of tea.
- If you don’t have a 1/2 gallon mason jar. Just use water you have. A pitcher will work fine.
- You can use black tea if you like in this recipe. I suggest this one as it’s an organic Ceylon black tea than the brands I mentioned above. Please see post for link. It’s perfect for that traditional southern sweet tea. Just follow the directions in the recipe card to make it a Southern Sweet Peach Tea.
I hope you enjoy making this recipe for you and your family all year long. Please share this post over on Pinterest and tag me on Instagram.
Wendy Lea Walker, NTP
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
I’m Wendy. A wife, empty-nester mama, homemaker, homebaker, gardener and small-time farmer. I love sharing wisdom and mistakes I’ve learned along the way. Anyone can garden or homestead, no matter where you live. It’s a mindset. You just have to start somewhere. I believe food is medicine. Feed the body real whole foods and healing will begin. I’m an advocate for eating real food and enjoy sharing all my fresh-milled flour recipes. I’ve learned to slow down over the years from all the noise that came with life and enjoy creating a simple cottage home.
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