Description
Enjoy the most refreshing peach iced tea made with fresh peaches and black tea. This homemade iced tea is easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
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For the Peach Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup organic cane sugar (or honey for a natural option)
- 1 cup water
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
For the Tea:
- 2–3 Tbsp loose leaf black tea (or 3–4 tea bags)
- 8 cups filtered water
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Peach Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and sliced peaches to a boil. Reduce heat, mash peaches, and let steep for 25-30 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Brew the Tea: Heat water to just below boiling, steep black tea for 4-5 minutes, then remove tea bags or strain leaves. Let cool.
- Combine & Chill: Mix the brewed tea with the peach syrup and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve Over Ice: Pour the chilled tea over ice cubes, garnish with fresh peach slices, and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less peach syrup.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a sugar-free option, use stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop & Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg