Barley Free Classic Peach Iced Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of homemade peach iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this version delivers that sweet, fruity refreshment in the most straightforward way possible. Ripe peaches are simmered down with sugar and water into a silky syrup that gets stirred right into freshly brewed black tea, giving every sip a natural peachy depth you just cannot get from a powder or a bottle. The whole process is beautifully simple — no complicated techniques, just a saucepan, a strainer, and a pitcher. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any grain-based ingredients, so there is nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. Garnished with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes and is genuinely impressive enough to serve to guests. Keep a pitcher chilled in the fridge and you will find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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