
Sweet, fragrant, and endlessly 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 peach syrup — ripe peaches simmered down with sugar and water until they're soft and jammy, then strained into a silky, golden liquid that blooms beautifully into the brewed black tea. It's a far cry from anything you'd pour out of a bottle, and the depth of flavor shows. Since every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess — no hidden animal proteins, no processed additives, just fruit, tea, and sugar doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled — it only gets better as it sits and the flavors meld together.
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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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