There is something deeply satisfying about a glass of iced tea that tastes like summer in every sip, and this peach version delivers exactly that. Ripe peaches are simmered down with sugar and water into a lush, fragrant syrup that gets strained until silky smooth before being stirred right into freshly brewed black tea. The result is a drink that's naturally sweet and fruity without a single pinch of added salt — which means every flavor you taste is pure peach and tea, nothing else. For anyone keeping a close eye on sodium intake, this is the kind of refreshing drink that requires zero label-checking or substitutions. The process is straightforward: brew, syrup, combine, chill — and the hardest part is waiting for it to get cold. A few peach slices and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering or a lazy weekend brunch.
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Combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the peaches soften and begin to break down, about 8–10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the peach mixture cool for 5 minutes, then press it through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids.
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