Iced Peach Tea
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Whip up a batch of this delicious homemade iced peach tea using fresh peaches and your favorite tea! This is the perfect sweet tea recipe using fresh summer fruit! This recipe uses 4 simple ingredients and just 5 steps to make the perfect peach tea.
❤️Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This tea is equal parts refreshing and delicious.
The homemade peach syrup will take your iced tea to the next level. The best part is, you can make a double batch of syrup and save the extra to use in the future. Just store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
I love a refreshing iced tea – especially in the warm summer months! This peach iced tea takes it to the next level by using fresh peaches to create a delicious syrup. I love, love, love cooking with peaches around this time of year.
I buy peaches by the box load as soon as they are available. My kids and I will eat at least 1 a day (each) and then we love turning them into things like air fryer peach hand pies, instant pot iced tea, homemade peach cobbler, and instant pot Peach Jam.
If you would rather try your hand at making sun tea, you could try our recipe for sun tea and use peaches instead of nectarines. Yum!
📋Ingredients
To make peach iced tea, you will need the following ingredients:
Peaches: Look for freestone peaches, if possible. They will be easier to separate the fruit from the pit.
Granulated Sugar: See note on sugar below.
Black Tea Bags: Choose family-sized black iced tea bags for this recipe. Avoid the flavored teas as they may clash with the peach flavor. If using regular sized tea bags, use 6 instead of 3.
Scroll to the bottom for the complete list of ingredient measurements and printable recipe card.
📖 Ingredient Swaps
Sugar Substitutes: You can substitute the sugar for something like Splenda or another artificial sweetener. Keep in mind that the sweetness level of these products varies, so you should taste as you go.
Also keep in mind that the peach syrup you are creating will be sweeter than the actual tea as you will be mixing it with brewed tea and water. It may take a little trial and error to figure out the level of sweetness you want with sugar substitutes.
🔪Step-by-Step Instructions
👩🏻🍳Expert Cooking Tips
Pick the perfect peach
The key to a truly delicious peach tea is in the peaches. Look for ripe peaches that are just slightly squishy without being mushy.
Avoid peaches with blisters or cuts in the skin. If the peaches available in your area are hard and underripe, store them a paper bag for 1 day to speed up the ripening process.
Taste as you go
Be sure to taste as you go. The beauty of homemade iced tea is the control you have to make it just as sweet as you like. Take small sips after each addition of water until it’s just right.
💭Recipe FAQs
Yes. If you prefer making an unsweet iced tea, you can cook down the peaches and omit the sugar.
Peach iced tea is made of 4 simple ingredients: peaches, water, granulated sugar, and black tea
7-10 days. Homemade iced tea should be store in the refrigerator and will stay fresh for 7-10 days.
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Iced Peach Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large fresh peaches washed, pitted, and cut into chunks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 10 to 16 cups water divided
- 3 family-sized black tea bags
Instructions
- Combine the peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water in a medium pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the peaches are falling apart.
- Strain the peach syrup using a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Set peach syrup aside. (Peaches can be discarded)
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Remove the pot from heat and place the tea bags into the water. Cover and let steep for 12 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags.
- In a gallon-size pitcher, combine the peach syrup and the tea. Mix. Add the remaining water one cup at a time, tasting between additions until you reach the desired sweetness.
- For best flavor, refrigerate overnight before serving. Serve over ice and enjoy!