Description
Cool, fruity, and incredibly satisfying, this Refreshing Peach Iced Tea is the perfect quick drink for hot days or relaxed gatherings. Combining juicy peaches with smooth brewed tea, this easy recipe delivers a naturally sweet and refreshing flavor that works beautifully as a healthy snack drink, quick breakfast refresher, or light dinner companion. If you’re looking for simple food ideas or refreshing drink ideas, this homemade iced tea is a must-try.
Ingredients
4 cups water
3 to 4 black tea bags
3 ripe peaches sliced
1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar or honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
2 cups ice cubes
extra peach slices for garnish
fresh mint leaves optional
Instructions
1. Wash and slice the peaches removing pits
2. In a saucepan combine 2 cups water peaches and sugar then bring to a boil
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until peaches soften
4. Mash peaches gently and simmer 5 more minutes
5. Strain mixture into a pitcher pressing to extract all liquid
6. Boil remaining 2 cups water and steep tea bags for 5 to 7 minutes
7. Remove tea bags and combine tea with peach syrup
8. Add lemon juice if using and stir well
9. Cool to room temperature then refrigerate 1 to 2 hours
10. Serve over ice with peach slices and mint
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and aroma
Brew tea slightly stronger to balance dilution from ice
Adjust sweetness gradually to match your taste preference
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach iced tea, easy drink recipe, summer drinks, refreshing beverages, homemade iced tea