Infused with fresh peaches, this simple 4 ingredient recipe is just perfect for hot days. You'll fall in love with this easy and refreshing cold brewed Peach Iced Tea!
Cold Brew Method For Iced Tea
Yes, I said cold brewed! So in this recipe, instead of using tea bags or brewing tea leaves in boiling hot water, you simply steep the tea in a pitcher of water overnight. Next morning, stir in peach-infused syrup, and some mint/basil leaves and enjoy your Peach Iced Tea all day long!
Making this from scratch couldn't be simpler. The amount of sugar you want to add is totally up to you. It's free from all the nasties from a powdered pack or a bottled version. It's healthier, fresher, and cleaner. And environmentally friendly, think of all the plastic bags or bottles you didn't use!
You get the wonderful flavor of the tea you're using and the fruits you've added on. For the classic iced tea, all you need to do is add honey and some lemon juice to the cold brewed tea. It's sublime! Take my word for it.
What Tea Should You Use?
The tea I've used here is from Glendale Estate in Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu). It's called Broken Orange Pekoe. It's a Nilgiris Orthodox variety and can be purchased online.
In case you can't find it, you can use Assam or Darjeeling tea as well.
These will need to be brewed with boiling water for a short time and cooled for making iced tea. Cold brewing these teas overnight will make them bitter.
You could even go for Oolong for the cold brew.
Peach Syrup for the Iced Tea
The peach syrup is a cinch to make too. I kept the sugar half of the water quantity here as the peaches were very sweet. You can double the quantity of peach syrup and store it in the refrigerator to add to your next batch of iced tea! Exact process in the recipe card below.
So make a pitcherful of this flavorsome thirst quencher this summer and stay cool! It's fresh, it's fruity and so good.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Homemade Peach Iced Tea
Ingredients
Peach Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup sugar You may need to add more according to your preference
- 2 Peaches, chopped roughly
Iced Tea - cold brew
- 4 cups Water
- 4 tsp Broken Orange Pekoe Tea/ Oolong Please use levelled teaspoons of tea
Iced Tea - hot brew
- 4 cups Water
- 3 tsp Assam/ Darjeeling tea Please use levelled teaspoons of tea
Instructions
Peach Simple Syrup
- Combine the sugar, peaches and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium to high heat for 10-15 minutes. Mash the peaches with a spoon as they get softer. Take it off the heat and let the peaches steep in the syrup for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a small bowl, pressing the peaches as much as you can get to get the maximum flavour. Store in a jar.
Iced Tea - cold brew
- Stir in the tea in the water. Refrigerate for 8 hours upto a maximum of 12 hours. Strain and mix in the peach syrup. Garnish with mint/basil leaves. Enjoy chilled!
Iced Tea - hot brew
- Boil the water. As soon as it reaches boiling point, turn off the heat and add the tea leaves. Steep for 4-5 minutes. Strain and let cool. Once its cooled, stir in the peach syrup. Garnish with mint/basil leaves. Enjoy chilled!
- If you like stronger tea, you can add another teaspoon of tea in the hot water.
Chandani says
Hi Tasha, supertasty as all your other creations! I made this using plums last week and today it’s time for peaches! The tea is chilling in the fridge right now, can’t wait to have it with our dinner tonight 🙂
thanks for the recipe!
Chandani
Natasha Minocha says
Awww thanks so much Chandani! So glad you like this recipe and are enjoying different creations!
xx