BHA & BHT Free Classic Peach Iced Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of peach iced tea made entirely from scratch, and this recipe delivers that sweet, fruity refreshment without any of the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many store-bought bottled teas and flavored syrups. BHA and BHT are common additives used to extend shelf life in packaged beverages, so brewing your own is one of the easiest ways to sidestep them entirely. The peach syrup is the real star here — ripe peaches simmered down with sugar and water, then strained into a silky, golden concentrate that tastes like summer in a pitcher. It gets stirred right into freshly brewed black tea along with cold water, creating a drink that's naturally flavored from start to finish. Every ingredient on this list is clean and recognizable, which is exactly the point. Serve it over ice with a few peach slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
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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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