
Sweet, fruity, and deeply refreshing, this homemade peach iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a genuine occasion. The real star is the from-scratch peach syrup — ripe peaches simmered down with sugar and water until they're soft and fragrant, then strained into a silky, golden liquid that tastes like summer in a glass. Stirred into freshly brewed black tea and chilled until cold, the result is beautifully balanced: floral and sweet without being cloying. Because every component here is made from whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden condiment-based additives sneaking into your drink. Optional garnishes of fresh peach slices and mint make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the 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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