Peach Sweet Tea with Mango Habanero Kick
Servings: 6-8 Servings/ Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 cups water, divided
- 4 family-size black tea bags or 8 regular tea bags
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, to taste
- 2 cups peach nectar or peach juice
- 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen peaches
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Smokin’ Buttz Mango Habanero Sauce, plus more for spicy guests
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Garnish: peach slices, lemon wheels, mint, or sugared rim
Instructions:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add the tea bags.
- Steep the tea for 7 to 10 minutes. Do not squeeze the tea bags too hard, because that can make the tea bitter.
- Remove tea bags and stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm. Stir until completely dissolved.
- In a blender, blend peach nectar, sliced peaches, Mango Habanero Sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the peach mixture through a fine strainer if you want a smoother drink. Leave it unstrained for a more rustic fruit tea.
- Combine brewed tea, peach mixture, and the remaining 2 cups of cold water in a pitcher.
- Chill for at least 1 hour. Taste and adjust: add more sugar for sweetness, more lemon for brightness, or more Mango Habanero Sauce for heat.
- Serve over ice. Garnish with peach slices and a small drizzle of Mango Habanero Sauce for a bold presentation.
Sauce Boss Tips:
- For events, make the tea mild and offer Mango Habanero Sauce at the tasting station as a “turn up the heat” add-in.
- For a mocktail-style rim, mix sugar with a tiny pinch of Hot Honey Rub or Smoky Buttz Rub and dip the glass rim in lemon juice first.
- Make a batch concentrate by using less water, then serve over ice so the flavor does not get watered down.
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