Description
A refreshing, homemade iced tea infused with fresh peaches and a simple syrup. This easy summer drink is customizable, uses seasonal produce, and offers a superior taste to bottled versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 black tea bags (or 4 tablespoons loose leaf)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 4 medium ripe peaches
- 1/2 cup peach jam or preserves
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 bunch fresh mint (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in peach jam until incorporated. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Boil 8 cups of water in a large pot. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove and discard tea bags.
- Wash and slice peaches into thin wedges or small chunks. Lightly crush a few slices with a masher or fork to release juices.
- In a large pitcher, add sliced peaches. Pour in the hot tea and the peach syrup. Stir well and add lemon juice if using.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the peach flavor to infuse into the hot tea.
- Add ice cubes to cool the tea quickly, or refrigerate for 2-4 hours until cold.
- Serve over fresh ice, garnished with peach slices and mint if desired.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. If you don’t have peach jam, use more fresh peaches and sugar. To prevent dilution, freeze some tea or peach chunks in ice cube trays. Taste the tea while warm to adjust sweetness, as sweetness perception changes when cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.2
Keywords: peach iced tea, summer drinks, homemade iced tea, refreshing beverages, seasonal recipes, easy drinks