Well, howdy there! Let me tell ya’ll about somethin’ real nice – peach and black tea. It ain’t nothin’ fancy, but it sure does hit the spot, especially when the sun’s beatin’ down.

First off, you gotta get yourself some good black tea. Now, I ain’t talkin’ ’bout none of that fancy stuff with all them flowery names. Just plain ol’ black tea, the kind you can find at any store. You know, the kind in them big bags, cheap and easy. That’s what we use.

Then comes the peaches. Oh, them peaches! You want the real ripe ones, the ones that are so soft they almost fall apart in your hand. Them hard ones ain’t no good for this. Gotta be sweet and juicy, ya hear? If you can get your hands on some homegrown peaches, well, that’s even better. Nothin’ beats a peach that’s been kissed by the sun.

• Get yourself a big pot.
• Fill it up with water.
• Get that water boilin’ like a mad hen.

Once the water’s boilin’, throw in them tea bags. Don’t be stingy now, put in enough to make it strong. We like our tea strong around here, like a good cup of coffee but it’s tea, you know? Let them tea bags steep for a bit, maybe five minutes, maybe ten. Just depends on how strong you like it. I usually just guess, ain’t got no fancy timers or nothin’.

While the tea is steeping, you gotta get them peaches ready. Wash ’em good, then slice ’em up. You can peel ’em if you want, but I don’t bother. The skin don’t hurt nothin’, and it adds a little somethin’ extra. Just cut ’em up into chunks, big or small, it don’t matter none.

Once the tea is done steeping, take out them tea bags and throw ’em away. Then, dump them peaches right into the hot tea. Let it all sit there for a while, so them peaches can give up all their sweetness. Maybe another ten minutes, maybe longer. Like I said, I just guess.

Now, here’s the thing, some folks like to add sugar. Me, I don’t usually bother. Them ripe peaches are sweet enough for me. But if you got a sweet tooth, go ahead and add a little sugar. Just don’t overdo it, you don’t wanna ruin it.

Once it’s all done, you can drink it hot, but I like it better cold. So I usually pour it into a big jug and stick it in the fridge. Let it chill for a few hours, and then it’s ready to go. Nothin’ beats a cold glass of peach and black tea on a hot summer day. It’s the perfect drink, if you ask me.

Some folks like to get all fancy with it, addin’ lemon and mint and all kinds of stuff. But I say, keep it simple. Peach and black tea, that’s all you need. It’s good for what ails ya, ya know? Tired? Drink some peach tea. Hot? Drink some peach tea. Sad? Drink some peach tea. It always makes me feel better.

Now, I ain’t no expert or nothin’, but I’ve been makin’ peach and black tea for a long time. And let me tell you, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Folks come from miles around just to get a taste of my peach tea. They say it’s the best they ever had. And you know what? I think they might be right.

So there you have it. My recipe for peach and black tea. It ain’t nothin’ complicated, just good ol’ fashioned tea with some peaches thrown in. But it’s the best darn drink you’ll ever have. You just try it and see if I ain’t right. And don’t forget to use them ripe peaches! That’s the secret, ya know.

And one more thing, if you got any leftovers, don’t you go pourin’ ’em down the drain. That’s just wasteful. You can save it for later, or you can even freeze it and make popsicles. Them peach tea popsicles are mighty good on a hot day, let me tell ya.

Alright, I think that’s about all I gotta say about peach and black tea. Now go on and make yourself some. And don’t forget to share it with your friends and neighbors. They’ll thank you for it, I guarantee it. And if they don’t, well, that’s just their loss. More for you, right?