Peach Iced Tea
This delicious Peach Iced Tea is wonderfully refreshing and the perfect drink for a hot summer day! Sure to impress with its beautiful color and incredible flavor, this stunning Peach Tea recipe is a breeze to make and perfect for summer get-togethers, BBQs and poolside parties!
Servings 8
Calories 177kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium peaches diced
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar use more or less depending on how sweet you like your tea
- 6 to 8 cups cool water
- 6 to 8 black tea bags or green tea bags
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ice
Garnish (Optional)
- mint sprigs
- peach slices
Instructions
- Combine the peaches and the sugar in a large bowl. Stir to coat the peaches in the sugar, then cover and place the bowl in the fridge for 24-48 hours or until the sugar has fully dissolved and yielded a pink syrup. You can stir the peaches once or twice throughout this process to help encourage the sugar to dissolve.4 medium peaches, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Strain the peach syrup, pressing gently on the peaches to help extract as much syrup as possible. Set the strained syrup aside. Reserve the peach solids for another use.
- Once you’ve strained the peach syrup, bring four cups of the water to a boil. Place the tea bags in a large bowl or heat-proof vessel. Pour the boiled water over the tea bags. Steep the tea for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, then add the remaining four cups of cool water to the tea. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature then pour it into a large pitcher.6 to 8 cups cool water, 6 to 8 black tea bags
- Add the syrup and the lemon juice to the pitcher and stir to combine. If you prefer, you can chill the tea fully before serving. Otherwise, pour the tea over plenty of ice.2 tablespoons lemon juice, ice
- Garnish each glass with a peach slice and a sprig of mint. Serve and enjoy!mint sprigs, peach slices
Notes
Storage Information
You can make the peach syrup up to 48 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
Keep the prepared Peach Tea in the fridge and enjoy it within 3-4 days for the best taste.
Freeze the peach syrup in ice cube trays and thaw when ready to use for instant tea refreshment.
Cooked Peach Syrup
Don't have the time for a cold process syrup? Use the following method to have your syrup ready in just 20 minutes!
- Wash, peel and dice peaches.
- Combine peaches, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup water and sugar in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to coat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the peaches from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Once at a simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, gently pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Cool to room temperature and then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It will be good for up to 5 days.
- Use as directed in the recipe and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
