Homemade Peach Iced Tea
Cool down with a refreshing glass of my homemade peach iced tea! Bursting with sweet, fruity flavor thanks to a homemade peach syrup, this easy recipe is perfect for summer sipping or any time you want a taste of sunshine.
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Peach Iced Tea is a must for me every summer, I mean, I can’t call myself a Georgia girl if I don’t love peaches, right? I love how the sweetness of the peaches blends perfectly with the chilled tea, making it the ultimate refresher.
Whether I’m sitting on the porch or hanging out with friends, this iced tea is always a hit. It’s so simple to make, and the results are always delicious – I just can’t get enough of it!
Have extra peaches? Try my Peach Poundcake or Peach Dump Cake!
Why I love this recipe
I love this recipe because it gives a fun twist to regular iced tea with minimal effort. The peach simple syrup adds the perfect sweetness and flavor and is a breeze to make.
I’m always amazed at how simple ingredients can create something so delicious. I can customize it to my preferred sweetness level which makes it even better.
Ingredients
If you have fresh peaches, you are probably ready to make this tea! You will need to strain the peach simple syrup so be sure you have a sieve or cheesecloth on hand before you get started.
For the peach syrup:
- fresh peaches
- sugar
- water
For the iced tea:
- family-size black tea bags
- fresh mint, optional
- peaches for garnish, optional
Step by step
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and sliced peaches to a boil. Stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar, then remove from heat. Mash the peaches with the back of a spoon.
- Cover and let the syrup sit for 20 minutes. Afterward, strain it through mesh to remove the peach solids.
- While the peach syrup is cooling, prepare the tea according to package directions.
- To serve, add the peach simple syrup to the tea to your taste and enjoy!
Tips for best results
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor.
- Don’t over-boil the simple syrup, just bring it to a simmer.
- Taste as you go to make sure the syrup is to your liking.
- For extra flavor, steep the tea longer for a stronger taste.
Variations
There are plenty of ways to change things up with peach iced tea. You can substitute the tea base by using a flavored tea instead of the usual black tea – something like hibiscus or green tea could add a nice twist.
If you’re serving a crowd, try using frozen peaches in a large pitcher instead of ice cubes to keep your tea cool without watering it down.
Serving a grown up crowd? This peach tea is perfect for making cocktails. Try spiking it with vodka or bourbon, it’s delicious!
Serving suggestions
Peach tea is great for serving with summer dishes like blueberry caprese skewers, watermelon salad, or a simple 4 ingredient pasta salad.
Storage
Store this peach iced tea in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just make sure to remove any frozen peaches from the tea before storing them, as they can break down and make the tea less refreshing.
If you’ve made extra simple syrup, store that in the fridge as well and use it for other drinks or desserts if you’d like.
If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
The Very Best Peach Iced Tea
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Cool down with a refreshing glass of my homemade peach iced tea! Bursting with sweet, fruity flavor thanks to a homemade peach syrup, this easy recipe is perfect for summer sipping or any time you want a taste of sunshine.
Ingredients
For the Peach Syrup:
- 2 peaches, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
For the Peach Iced Tea:
- 2 family-size tea bags
- fresh mint
- peaches, for garnish, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and sliced peaches to a boil.
- Stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar, then remove from heat. Mash the peaches with the back of a spoon.
- Cover and let the syrup sit for 20 minutes. Afterward, strain it through a mesh to remove the peach solids.
- While the peach syrup is cooling, prepare the tea according to package directions.
- To serve, add the peach simple syrup to the tea to your taste and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4.9 g
- Sodium: 2.5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
This peach iced tea recipe looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it out this weekend. I love how simple the ingredients are, and the fresh peaches will be perfect for summer. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like a great tea recipe. But fo uou have one for raspberry ice tea???? That is my very favorite, and I haven’t found a good recipe yet. Would appreciate your help.
I don’t but I’ll work on one soon Bedelia! ~Melissa
question: why do you microwave the teabags? Are you meaning to say microwave teabags in water? If so, how much? How much cold water to add to the recipe when combining everything?
yes, I’m so sorry Kat, I’ve updated the post to indicate that you microwave the teabags in 2 cups of water and then add water to fill a half gallon. Thank you for asking, I’m sorry for any confusion!
Definitely agree that the addition of mint + peach puree is genius! What a perfect summer drink. I found you through Creativity Unleashed link party. If you get a chance to stop by my blog sometime, I’d love it! Have a great weekend!
I am totally sold – LOVE the peach puree and addition of mint!