Alpha Gal Friendly Classic Peach Iced Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of peach iced tea made entirely from scratch, and this one delivers on every level. Ripe peaches are simmered down into a silky homemade syrup that gets stirred right into freshly brewed black tea, giving you that sweet, fruity depth you just can't get from a powder or a bottle. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this kind of drink is a genuine win — it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, water, and tea, with zero mammalian-derived ingredients to worry about. No hidden additives, no mystery flavorings, just clean and simple components you can verify yourself. The peach syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop, and once it's strained and chilled, the whole pitcher is ready to pour over ice whenever the craving hits. A few fresh mint sprigs and extra peach slices on the rim make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. It's refreshing, naturally sweet, and genuinely easy to make a regular part of your rotation.
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4 servings
For the peach syrup
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the tea
- 4 black tea bags
- 6 cup water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- peach slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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