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Peach Iced Tea

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Southern peach iced tea! Made with homemade peach syrup and black tea, it's fruity, sweet, and perfect over ice.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword iced tea recipes, peach drink recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 gallon of tea
Calories
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Peach Syrup

  • 2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional, but helps balance sweetness

Peach Tea

  • 1 gallon-size black tea bag or 4 regular-sized bags
  • 8 cups water, for brewing
  • 8 cups cold water, to dilute
  • peach syrup (recipe above) homemade or store bought
  • ice + fresh peach slices, for serving, optional
  • fresh mint, optional

Instructions

Make Syrup

  • Add the peaches (2 cups), sugar (1 cup), and water (1 cup) to a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently mashing the peaches to release juices.
  • Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Press with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Stir in the lemon juice (1 teaspoon), let it cool, then store in a jar in the fridge.

Make The Tea

  • In a saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and steep the gallon-size tea bag for 4-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
  • Remove tea bag and let tea cool slightly.
  • In a large gallon pitcher, pour in brewed tea and stir in the peach syrup (start with 3/4 cup and adjust to taste).
  • Add the remaining 8 cups cold water and stir well.
  • Chill in the fridge until cold. Serve over ice with peach slices and mint if desired.

Notes

  1. Serving: Pour prepared peach tea over a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes
  2. More Garnish Ideas: Add fresh peach slices or mint sprigs to glasses for a pretty garnish.
  3. Variation: Try adding a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean while simmering for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
  4. Party Tricks: If serving at a party, set up a tea bar with the peach syrup on the side so guests can sweeten their glass to taste.
  5. Spike It: If you’d like to convert this to an adult-only beverage, add 1.5 shots of vodka or bourbon to a standard single serving (about 8–10 ounces of peach iced tea over ice).