Peach Iced Tea
This Peach Iced Tea recipe is a refreshing and fruity beverage, perfect for hot days or casual gatherings. Made with ripe peaches, bold black tea, and a touch of sweetness, it’s the ideal chilled drink for summer. You can customize it with different teas or sweeteners, making it suitable for everyone. This homemade peach iced tea is easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Beverage, Summer Drink
- Method: Simmering, Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 ripe peaches (pitted and sliced)
4 cups water
4 black tea bags (or your preferred tea variety)
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Peach slices (for garnish)
Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Place the sliced peaches into a saucepan and add 4 cups of water.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the peaches to soften and release their flavor.
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Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
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Remove the tea bags and strain the peach-tea mixture into a large pitcher, discarding the peach pulp (or mash and keep it for extra flavor).
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Stir in sugar or honey while warm, adjusting sweetness to taste.
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Add 2 cups of cold water, let the tea cool, and refrigerate until chilled.
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To serve, pour the tea over ice cubes and garnish with peach slices and mint leaves.
Notes
You can use any sweetener of your choice such as stevia or agave syrup for a sugar-free option.
To make a spiced version, add a cinnamon stick or cloves during simmering.
For a fizzy variation, use sparkling water instead of regular water.
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