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Fresh Peach Iced Tea Recipe with Easy Homemade Simple Syrup Perfect for Summer

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A refreshing and easy-to-make peach iced tea featuring homemade simple syrup that balances sweetness and fresh peach flavor, perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 4 cups (1 liter) water for brewing
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar for simple syrup
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water for simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Ice cubes as needed for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup (240 ml) water and 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar. Add the sliced peaches. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the peaches soften and the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes to infuse flavor.
  2. Strain the Syrup: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the syrup into a clean bowl or pitcher, pressing lightly on the peaches to extract extra flavor. Discard the peach slices or save them for a topping on desserts.
  3. Brew the Tea: In a separate pot, bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, watching to avoid bitterness. Remove the tea bags and discard.
  4. Combine Tea and Syrup: Once the tea has cooled to room temperature (about 10-15 minutes), stir in the peach simple syrup. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice if using.
  5. Chill: Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until cold.
  6. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled peach iced tea over. Garnish with fresh peach slices or a sprig of mint if desired.

Notes

Use ripe peaches for best flavor; avoid over-steeping tea to prevent bitterness; stir syrup constantly to avoid burning; chill tea thoroughly before serving to prevent dilution from melting ice; simple syrup can be stored up to one week refrigerated; variations include using herbal tea, sugar substitutes, or adding spices like cinnamon or ginger.

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