
There is something undeniably refreshing about a tall glass of peach iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this homemade version delivers that sweet, fruity satisfaction in the most straightforward way possible. The real star is the from-scratch peach syrup — ripe peaches are simmered down with sugar and water until they soften and release all their natural flavor, then strained into a silky, fragrant concentrate that store-bought syrups simply cannot match. Brewed black tea forms the backbone, giving the drink just enough depth and tannin to balance the sweetness without overpowering it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of coconut in any form, so there is no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden coconut sugar or coconut water sneaking into your glass. The whole process is genuinely simple — make the syrup, brew the tea, combine, and chill. A garnish of fresh peach slices and mint makes it look like something you'd pay too much for at a café, but this one is entirely yours to pour whenever the mood strikes.
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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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