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.

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

1. 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.
2. Cover and let the syrup sit for 20 minutes. Afterward, strain it through mesh to remove the peach solids.
3. While the peach syrup is cooling, prepare the tea according to package directions.
4. To serve, add the peach simple syrup to the tea to your taste and enjoy!

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 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!