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Nothing says summer quite like a tall glass of Southern peach sweet tea. This refreshing homemade drink combines classic sweet tea with juicy peach flavor for a delicious twist on a Southern favorite.
It’s sweet, refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for porch sitting, backyard BBQs, summer cookouts, picnics, and warm afternoons.
If you love classic sweet tea, this peach version is a fun way to switch things up while still keeping that nostalgic homemade flavor everyone loves.
Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply want something refreshing in the fridge, this homemade peach sweet tea is an easy recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Be sure to check out my Summer Drinks and Summer Iced Tea Recipes for even more refreshing homemade lemonade and iced tea drink ideas perfect for hot weather.
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Southern Peach Sweet Tea Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients
For the Sweet Tea
- 6 cups water, divided
- 4–6 black tea bags
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
For the Peach Syrup
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
Optional for Serving
- Peach slices
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint
- Ice
How to Make Southern Peach Sweet Tea
Make the Peach Syrup
In a saucepan, combine:
- Sliced peaches
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, lightly mashing the peaches as they soften.
Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract all the peach flavor. Set aside to cool.
Brew the Sweet Tea
Bring 5 cups water to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for 5–7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Remove tea bags and stir in sugar while the tea is still warm until dissolved.
Combine
Pour the tea into a large pitcher and stir in:
- Peach syrup
- Remaining 1 cup cold water
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Chill & Serve
Refrigerate until cold.
Serve over ice and garnish with fresh peach slices, lemon slices, or mint if desired.
Tips for the Best Peach Sweet Tea
- Use ripe peaches: The riper the peaches, the sweeter and more flavorful your tea will be.
- Adjust sweetness: Southern sweet tea is traditionally sweet, but feel free to reduce sugar to taste.
- Make it ahead: This tea tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- Try frozen peaches: Great when fresh peaches aren’t in season.
Variations to Try
Sparkling Peach Sweet Tea
Add sparkling water right before serving for a fizzy version.
Peach Mint Sweet Tea
Add fresh mint while steeping for a refreshing garden-inspired flavor.
Peach Lemon Sweet Tea
Add fresh lemon slices or a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
More Summer Drinks You’ll Love
If you love homemade drinks and refreshing summer recipes, don’t miss my Summer Drinks page.
You might also enjoy:
- Classic Sweet Tea
- Iced Green Tea
- Peach Lemonade
- Blackberry Lemonade
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
- How to Make Sun Tea
- Arnold Palmer Iced Tea
This refreshing Southern peach sweet tea is the perfect homemade drink for summer holidays, backyard BBQs, cookouts, picnics, and simple summer living. Pour a glass, sit outside, and enjoy a little taste of summer.
- 6 cups water divided
- 4 –6 black tea bags
- ¾ to 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 3 ripe peaches sliced (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- Peach slices
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint
- Ice
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In a saucepan, combine sliced peaches, 1 cup water, and ½ cup sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, lightly mashing the peaches as they soften. Strain and let cool.
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Bring 5 cups water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5–7 minutes, depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar while warm until dissolved.
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Pour tea into a large pitcher and stir in the peach syrup and remaining 1 cup cold water. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
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Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon slices, or fresh mint if desired.
Use ripe peaches for the sweetest flavor.
Frozen peaches work well when fresh peaches are out of season.
Add sparkling water before serving for a fizzy twist.
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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