
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 peach syrup made from real ripe peaches, sugar, and water — simmered until the fruit breaks down and releases all that sweet, fragrant juice. Straining the syrup gives you a silky, golden liquid that blends beautifully into the brewed black tea without any cloudiness or bitterness. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this drink is naturally worry-free — every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden additives to second-guess. The result is a pitcher of something that tastes genuinely homemade, not like a flavored powder or a syrup from a bottle. Garnished with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint, it's pretty enough to serve at a backyard gathering but easy enough to make on a regular Tuesday.
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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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