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Peach Iced Tea is a refreshing, sweetened beverage made by blending black tea with peach flavoring, often from fresh fruit, syrup, or puree, and served over ice. It typically includes ingredients like black tea, peaches, sugar or sweetener, and sometimes lemon or mint for garnish. Originating in the American South, it has become a popular summertime drink worldwide.
This drink is generally high in carbohydrates due to added sugars, with minimal protein or fat. A typical 12-ounce serving provides around 100-150 calories, mainly from sugar, and offers small amounts of antioxidants from the tea and vitamins from the peach.
Culturally, Peach Iced Tea is a staple of Southern hospitality in the United States, often served at social gatherings. Nutritionally, the combination of tea's catechins and peach's vitamin C can offer a refreshing boost of antioxidants, though the sugar content is something to enjoy in moderation.