Peach Tea – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Make the best of the end of summer with this recipe for peach iced tea. There’s something extra special about a glass of iced tea when it’s warm outside. I’ll happily drink tea year-round, but in the summertime, a cold glass in my hand encourages me to head for the front porch and enjoy the moment.

Peach Tea

So, when I made a batch of peach simple syrup the other day, I knew right away that it was destined for some peach iced tea. This is everything I want in a summer drink: it’s light, refreshing, and just barely sweetened.

Now, if you happen to live in the south, and your cup of tea is often sweeter than mine? Go right ahead and make your peach tea as sweet as your taste buds crave it.

How to Make Peach Tea

You’ll start with some simple tea bags, black for classic iced tea flavor or peppermint (my personal favorite) for a peach mint tea that feels a little lighter. You’ll need this peach syrup, too. You can whip it up right on your stovetop. The syrup is made with just peaches, water, and sugar. Easy peasy as can be.

You can make the tea as strong or as mild as you like, and you control the sweetness by adding more or less syrup. Plus, the peach flavor is natural and fresh. I’m telling you, it tastes nothing at all like the peach tea you can buy at the grocery store.

Another little perk? You can make a big pitcher of it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so it’s ready whenever you want a glass. If you’re hosting friends, you can easily double the batch and serve it in a big drink dispenser with plenty of ice and fresh peach slices floating on top. It’s a great way to add a little wow factor to your drink table without much extra effort.

And while it’s perfect just as it is, I won’t judge if you give it a little grown-up twist with a splash of bourbon or vodka. There’s nothing wrong with turning the front porch into a very relaxed, happy hour at home.

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