
There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of homemade peach iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this recipe delivers that feeling in the most straightforward way possible. The real star is the fresh peach syrup — ripe peaches simmered down with sugar and water, then strained into a silky, fragrant concentrate that tastes nothing like the artificial stuff you find in bottles at the store. That syrup gets stirred right into a pitcher of brewed black tea, giving you a drink that's naturally sweet, lightly floral, and genuinely refreshing. Every single ingredient here is clean and simple, so there's zero concern about hidden nut-based additives or flavoring agents sneaking in. Garnished with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious — the kind of drink that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Make a big batch, keep it in the fridge, and pour over ice 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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