Last Updated on June 14, 2024 by Toya
Excited for peach season? Here’s a recipe you have to try out!
This easy peach iced tea recipe is the perfect refreshing, fruity beverage for hot summer days. It combines the robust flavor of black tea with the sweetness of ripe peaches.
If you’re looking for ways to impress your family this season, then this recipe is a must-try! Let’s see how to make it with just a handful of ingredients!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 8 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
How to make peach iced tea
Make the peach syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, 1 cup of water, and the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the peaches and syrup until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp, if desired. Set the peach syrup aside.
Brew the tea:
- In a large pot, bring the remaining 7 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Combine and chill:
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea and peach syrup. Stir in the lemon juice, if using. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Refrigerate the peach iced tea for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Lastly, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach iced tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and peach slices, if desired.
Tips and tricks
- Adjust Sweetness: You can adjust the sweetness of the tea by adding more or less sugar to the peach syrup.
- Use Fresh Peaches: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy peaches. If fresh peaches are not available, you can use frozen peaches.
- Tea Strength: Adjust the steeping time of the tea bags based on your preference for a lighter or stronger tea flavor.
Peach Iced Tea
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 50 minutes
This easy peach iced tea recipe is the perfect refreshing, fruity beverage for hot summer days. It combines the robust flavor of black tea with the sweetness of ripe peaches.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 8 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, 1 cup of water, and the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the peaches and syrup until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp, if desired. Set the peach syrup aside.
- In a large pot, bring the remaining 7 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea and peach syrup. Stir in the lemon juice, if using. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Refrigerate the peach iced tea for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Lastly, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach iced tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and peach slices, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 0g