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2 glasses of peach iced tea with ice cubes and fresh peaches.
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Homemade Peach Iced Tea

Cool off with this refreshing homemade peach iced tea! Made with fresh or frozen peaches, ginger, and mint, it’s the perfect summer sip.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Iced Tea, Peaches
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 6 organic black tea bags paper tags removed
  • 4 fresh peaches pitted and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons honey more or less depending on your taste.

Optional garnish:

  • 1 fresh peach cut into thin slices
  • 6-8 fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the 8 cups of water to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Add the tea bags and cover the saucepan to allow the tea bags to steep.
  • All the tea to come to room temperature and then remove the tea bags from the water.
  • Fill a pitcher about ⅓ with ice.
  • Add the tea to the pitcher.
  • Add the chopped peaches, ginger and honey.
  • Taste for sweetness and add more honey if necessary.
  • Chill the tea for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve over ice with peach slices and sprigs of fresh mint as a garnish if desired.

Notes

  • Use Fresh, Cold Water: Always start with cold, filtered water for the cleanest, freshest flavor.
  • Steep Carefully: Over-steeping can make tea bitter. Follow the recommended time—usually 5–7 minutes for black tea.
  • Don’t Skip the Chill Time: Let the tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating to prevent cloudiness.
  • Sweeten While Warm: If adding sweeteners like sugar or honey, stir them in while the tea is still warm so they dissolve fully.
  • Serve Over Ice: Use plenty of ice when serving and try freezing some tea in ice cube trays to avoid watering it down.
  • Store Properly: Keep iced tea in a covered container in the fridge and enjoy within 3–5 days for the best flavor.