Macadamia Free Classic Peach Iced Tea
There is something undeniably refreshing about a tall glass of peach iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this homemade version absolutely delivers. The secret is a quick stovetop peach syrup made from real ripe peaches, sugar, and water — cooked down until the fruit softens and releases all that sweet, fragrant juice. Straining the syrup gives the finished drink a beautifully clear, golden color that looks just as good as it tastes. The brewed black tea adds a gentle depth that balances the sweetness perfectly, so it never tips into cloying territory. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can sip without a second thought. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint for a pitcher that looks like it came straight from a Southern porch party.
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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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