This delicious Peach Iced Tea is just the thing to beat the heat this summer! Use juicy, ripe peaches to make a homemade simple syrup to mix with a batch of smooth cold brew tea for the most refreshing drink for hot summer days.
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About this Peach Iced Tea Recipe
These hot summer days have been getting to me lately. Anyone else? It’s just too hot! I’m beyond ready for fall, but while summer is still around I’m filling it with all of the most refreshing beverages that I can. This delicious sweet tea has the most lovely peach flavor and is so simple to make!
I make a fresh peach simple syrup that is just delightful in a fresh batch of cold brew tea. I actually use that syrup in my homemade peach lemonade too! When peaches are in season, I just can’t help but make as many peach treats as time allows.
Cold brew tea is the key to the most perfect peach iced tea. Cold brewing tea actually helps to hold back the bitterness tea can have, so it’s much gentler and lovely to drink. It makes these flavors just irresistible and oh so refreshing!
Peach tea is perfect non-alcoholic drink for summertime. Make a pitcher of it to sip on during those blazing hot summer days, or even to serve at your next gathering. It’s definitely a crowd favorite and will serve plenty of people!
More peach recipes: Frozen Peach Daiquiri • Peach Whiskey Smash • Peach Sangria
Why you’ll love this recipe
There is so much to love about this perfect summer sweet tea recipe:
- This is a fantastic make-ahead recipe since you can store it in the fridge to chill until needed. Prep it before your next party!
- Homemade peach iced tea only uses real food ingredients. No preservatives, artificial flavors, or food coloring. Just delicious ingredients to make the perfect beverage.
- Pitcher drinks are perfect for entertaining. All you need to do is make a batch or two of tea and then everyone can serve themselves.
Tools and Glassware
To make this tea, you’ll need a large pitcher or a cold brew tea maker. You will also need a saucepan, fine mesh strainer, spoon and measuring cup to make the simple syrup.
Make sure you’ve got a large spoon on hand to stir the syrup into the tea and then any glassware you want to serve the tea. It’s also good to use an airtight container to store any leftover syrup. But that’s it, that’s all you need!
Ingredients
Here’s a list of everything that you will need to make peach syrup and cold brew tea. You’ll combine the two to make the best peach iced tea ever:
- water
- black tea bags (or already brewed iced tea)
- diced peaches
- sugar
Garnishes
Peach slices are, of course, the best garnish for this easy recipe. However, there are a few other fun ideas that would work too!
Both dehydrated lemon slices and candied lemon slices would be just perfect as a garnish for fresh tea.
Fresh mint leaves not only add a pop of color but the aromatic addition of mint is extra refreshing.
You’ve gotta keep tea cold, so why not use fun ice cubes like berry ice cubes. Or keep the tea from watering down with tea ice cubes.
Substitutions & variations
Feel free to take out a step and purchase some unsweetened tea that has already been brewed. You’ll need 10 cups for this recipe.
I prefer to use black tea in this recipe for a classic flavor. However, the peach flavor would be so yummy in iced green tea or mint tea as well.
If you prefer to use loose l-eaf tea over tea bags, just make sure you use enough for 10 cups of brewed tea.
Instructions
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to make the peach syrup and the iced tea. Then combine them together:
First, you’ll need to prep the tea. In a large jar or pitcher, cover tea bags with cold water. Cover and refrigerate. Allow the mixture to rest for 8-10 hours in the fridge, then discard tea bags or strain out loose tea.
In a medium saucepan, combine water and peaches and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat. Strain out the peach pulp with a fine-mesh strainer.
Stir in granulated white sugar until dissolved. Then let cool completely before using or storing. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge — use within 2 weeks.
Then, pour the tea into a pitcher. Stir in ½ to 1 cup peach simple syrup, to taste, to sweeten it as much as you like. Serve over ice in glasses and enjoy!
Tips & tricks
Follow these few tips and tricks to ensure your tea turns out perfect:
- Use super ripe peaches so that your syrup has a bold peach flavor. Keep in mind that the more ripe peaches are, the sweeter they are. So that may effect the sweetness of your syrup.
- If you find that your tea needs added sweetness, mix in a bit more simple syrup or even some honey.
- Like strong tea? Then let you cold brew steep extra long so that the flavors are deeper and more rich,
Food pairings
This summertime beverage pairs wonderfully with all of your favorite summer. some fresh peach salsa and crispy tortilla chips are the best appetizer pairing. I also love to pair it with a salad.
Some marinated cheese or a cheese board would go well with peach ice tea too. For a fun summer dinner, grilled chicken thighs would also be yummy. Blueberry muffins or peach bread are the perfect sweet pairing if you want a summery dessert!
FAQ
Everyone will have their opinions on the best option for iced tea. Lipton is popular, and if you want a more herby and floral flavor you can use some earl grey. Green tea and herbal tea works for ice tea too!
Absolutely! This recipe works with store-bought syrup. However, I have found that homemade peach syrup has the best flavor and makes this beverage just perfect.
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Peach Iced Tea
ingredients
Peach Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 2 medium peaches diced
- 1 cup sugar
Peach Iced Tea
- 10 cups water or 10 cups brewed, unsweetened tea
- 10 black tea bags
- 1 cup peach syrup to taste
instructions
Peach Syrup
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and peaches and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Strain out peaches with a fine-mesh strainer.
- Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool completely before using or storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 2 weeks.
Peach Iced Tea
- First, make the tea. In a large jar or pitcher, cover tea bags with cold water. Cover and refrigerate.
- Rest for 8-10 hours in the fridge. Discard tea bags or strain out loose tea.
- Add ½ to 1 cup peach simple syrup, to taste, to sweeten it.
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