Homemade Peach Tea is a delicious and refreshing drink recipe that is perfect for hot summer days! It will be your new favorite summer drink!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Homemade peach iced tea is one of my favorite perfect summer drink recipes and a simple recipe to celebrate peach season!
I love how well balanced this drink is! The black tea and peaches are both balanced, and there is just enough sweetness without being overly sweet.
This Peach Ice Tea uses a peach simple syrup made from fresh peaches as the base to bring the fruit flavor and a touch of sweetness. You can also check out our recipe for a Peach Green Tea version!
Ingredients
Full quantities and recipe details can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Let’s talk about the simple ingredients you need for this homemade iced tea!
Black Tea Bags
Fresh Peaches – I love using fresh fruit when it is in season to get that fresh peach flavor, but you can also use frozen peaches!
Granulated Sugar – to make the simple syrup
Water
You can also make an “adult” version by adding some vodka or rum to this peach tea recipe to turn it into an easy cocktail!
Do the peaches need to be peeled?
No! But if you make the syrup with the skins on the fruit, it will change the color.
The first batch of homemade peach syrup I made was very pink due to the very red peach skins.
The color is not too noticeable since it is added to a brown tea, but will give a subtle hue of either the pink or peach color based on what color the syrup is.
I have a quick way for how to peel peaches if you want the peach color!
Can I use frozen peaches?
Absolutely. Frozen fruit and vegetables are typically frozen very soon after picking, meaning they have locked in freshness.
Since the peaches are primarily being used for their flavor and not their texture, a frozen peach will not make a difference for the recipe.
What type of tea do I use?
Classically, you would use a black tea for this southern peach iced tea.
The deep notes of black tea balance very well with the peaches.
But you can also use green tea or even white tea instead! The teas will be a much lighter flavor. Check out our Peach Green Tea recipe if you prefer!
How do I make a Sweet Peach Tea?
Want to make the tea extra sweet like a sweet iced tea from the Southern states?
Double up the sugar when you are making the homemade peach syrup and it will bring that punch of extra sweetness for an easy sweet tea recipe!
Instruction Overview
Making this tea is incredibly easy.
First make the syrup by combining some water, sugar, and the peach slices in a medium pot. Boil until the sugar is dissolved and let the peaches steep in it.
Then make the tea by boiling additional water with the tea bags in a large pot. Let the black tea bags steep in the hot water as per package directions and to your desired strength. Add the peach syrup to the brewed tea and you are done!
Chill until ready to serve and pour over ice cubes.
Garnish with some fresh mint and/or fresh sliced peaches if desired.
This peach tea recipe can be stored in an airtight container such as a pitcher with a lid or mason jars in the refrigerator for up to a week.
FAQs
Classically, you would use a black tea for this recipe.
The deep notes of black tea balance very well with the peaches.
But you can also use green tea or even white tea instead! The teas will be a much lighter flavor.
Peach tea is made of a base iced tea such as black tea and a peach syrup to flavor the tea.
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Peach Tea
Ingredients
- 2 cups peaches frozen or fresh, pitted, cut into large chunks (approx 3 peaches) (peeling is optional, see note)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
Instructions
- Once your peaches are prepared, place the peaches, cup of water, and cup of sugar in a medium pot. Heat over medium high heat until boiling.2 cups peaches, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar
- Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the peaches sit in the syrup for 1.5-2 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the tea. Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot with the three tea bags. Once boiling, turn off the heat. Let the tea bags steep in the water for 5 minutes or until desired darkness.6 cups water, 3 black tea bags
- Add the peach syrup to the tea. You can either strain the peaches in the syrup out or leave them in. Chill until ready to serve over ice.
Delicious, very refreshing 🙂