Peach Iced Tea Recipe

Dolce Flav

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Dolce Flav

Servings

6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

To make this Peach Iced Tea, start by brewing black tea in hot water for a rich base. Sweeten with sugar or honey while the tea is still warm, then stir in peach extract for a fruity, summer flavor. Chill the tea until cold, then serve over ice and garnish with fresh peach slices or mint if desired. This easy homemade peach iced tea is perfect for hot days, parties, or refreshing beverages anytime, and it captures the natural sweetness of peaches without artificial additives.

Ingredients

4 cups water
4 black tea bags (or 4 tsp loose-leaf tea)
1–1.5 tsp Peach Flavoring / Extract
1/4–1/3 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
Ice cubes
Fresh peach slices or mint for garnish (optional)

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Directions

Brew the Tea Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan or kettle.
Remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags (or 4 tsp loose-leaf tea in a tea infuser) for 5–7 minutes.
Sweeten the Tea Remove the tea bags or infuser.
While tea is still warm, stir in 1/4–1/3 cup sugar or honey until fully dissolved.
Add Peach Flavor Stir in 1–1.5 tsp Peach Extract until fully combined. Adjust to taste for stronger peach flavor.
Chill the Tea Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serve Over Ice Fill glasses with ice cubes.
Pour chilled peach iced tea over the ice.
Garnish with fresh peach slices or a sprig of mint if desired.
Enjoy Serve immediately for a refreshing summer beverage, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipe Note

FAQ — Peach Iced Tea

1. Can I use green tea instead of black tea?

Yes — green tea provides a lighter flavor and less caffeine.

2. Can I make this iced tea sugar-free?

Yes — use stevia, monk fruit, or other sugar substitutes.

3. Can I use fresh peaches instead of extract?

Yes — puree 1–2 ripe peaches and stir into brewed tea for natural flavor.

4. Can I make this in a large batch?

Yes — multiply ingredients proportionally for pitchers.

5. Can I make a sparkling version?

Yes — replace half the water with sparkling water before serving.

6. How long can I store the tea?

Up to 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

7. Can I make it ahead for parties?

Yes — prepare tea and sweeten/extract 1 day ahead; add ice before serving.

8. Can I adjust sweetness?

Yes — add more or less sugar/honey according to taste.

9. Can I mix other fruit flavors?

Yes — peach pairs well with lemon, raspberry, or mango extracts.

10. Can kids drink this tea?

Yes — it’s naturally caffeine-containing if brewed with black tea, but use decaf tea for children.