
There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of homemade peach iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this version delivers that sweet, fruity refreshment in the most straightforward way possible. 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 gorgeous summery flavor. Straining the syrup gives you a silky, jewel-toned concentrate that blends beautifully into freshly brewed black tea. Unlike store-bought flavored teas or bottled drinks, every single ingredient here is clean and uncomplicated, so there's no need to squint at a label hunting for hidden additives. Garnished with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint, it looks like something you'd order at a nice café — but it comes together right in your own kitchen. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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