There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of peach iced tea made entirely from scratch, and this recipe delivers that sweet, fruity refreshment in the most straightforward way possible. Ripe peaches are simmered down with sugar and water into a silky homemade syrup that gives the drink a natural, sun-ripened flavor you simply cannot get from a powder or a bottle. The syrup gets strained until smooth, then stirred into freshly brewed black tea for a balance of bold and sweet that hits just right on a warm day. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from rye and any grain-based additives, so there is genuinely nothing to second-guess — just clean, simple components from start to finish. Served over ice with optional peach slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and feels like something you would order at a nice café. It is the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you may want to make a double batch right from the start.
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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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