
Few drinks capture the feeling of a slow summer afternoon quite like a tall glass of peach iced tea, and this homemade version is the real deal. The secret is a quick peach syrup made from fresh ripe peaches, sugar, and water — simmered until the fruit breaks down and releases all that sweet, fragrant juice. Straining it into brewed black tea gives you a clean, naturally flavored drink with no artificial additives or flavor enhancers to worry about. Store-bought versions often sneak in preservatives or flavor boosters that can be hard to track down on a label, so making it from scratch puts you fully in control of what's in your glass. The whole process is straightforward and deeply satisfying, ending with a pitcher of chilled, jewel-toned tea ready to pour over ice. A few peach slices and a sprig of fresh mint on top make it look like something from a restaurant patio, even if you're just sitting on your own back porch.
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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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