Homemade Peach Tea Recipe

This easy peach tea is made with a homemade peach syrup you are going to love! Learn how to turn fresh fruit into peach simple syrup perfect for all your favorite summer drinks recipes.

 

There are a billion things to love about Summer, but the ability to get up early, go to the Farmer’s Market, and come home to make this delicious peach tea is my #1. If you’ve managed to snag a gorgeous bounty of fresh peaches, do yourself a favor and use five of those to make this peach syrup recipe! After 10 years of taste tests (it’s a grueling job sipping peach tea all day on the porch), we opted for the balanced flavor with a little vanilla extract, less sugar, and just a pinch of salt to bring out the best in our favorite summer fruit!

Originally published 2016, updated 2026.

Why you will love this peach tea with peach syrup:

• It’s exactly what you expect. If you love a classic sweet tea but want to punch it up for the summer, this is your peach sweet tea! The grandparents, kids, and people with picky tastes are going to fully approve of this switch.
• Your 15-minute prep can be done anytime. – Don’t worry about trying to whip up a fresh batch while guests are arriving! You can make the peach syrup up to 3 months ahead of time, then stir it in anytime the day you plan to serve it.
• This recipe only requires five ingredients. You won’t break the bank or go to any specialty stores. You can even make it low-carb just by swapping out your sweeteners!
• You get a bonus peach topping to use elsewhere. We strain the syrup before using, so you can use the simmered peach slices as a topping for pancakes or ice cream.

Ingredients for Peach Syrup for Tea

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. For the complete measurements and instructions just keep scrolling.

• Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches cut into quarters. No need to peel these since we will strain the syrup before using it. You likely could use frozen peach slices if you prefer, but I have not done this.
• Sweetener: I used granular sugar for a classic taste. You can use the sweetener you prefer, but check the FAQ section for my recommendation of a low-carb substitute.
• Vanilla Extract: This lightly flavors the syrup and is especially delicious when it melds with your tea!
• Salt: Just a pinch. It helps bring out the best flavor in everything!
• Water: This is the base of the recipe.

Beyond these ingredients, you will need your favorite freshly brewed tea and garnishes like lemon slices, fresh mint, and additional peaches.

How to Make Peach Simple Syrup

1. Boil – Add your water, sweetener, and peaches to a pot and bring to a light boil.
2. Simmer – Allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes (just a simmer, not a rolling boil). Stir occasionally. At the end of the 15 minutes, stir in your vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then remove from the heat.
3. Strain – Let the mixture cool a bit (just enough that it’s easy to handle), then pour the syrup through a fine strainer and into a jar. This makes 2 cups of syrup. You can store this in the fridge until ready to use it.

How to Make Peach Tea

After you have made your homemade peach syrup, you’re ready to make the tea! All you need is a pitcher and a spoon to stir!

1. Brew Tea – You can use your favorite brand. Just follow the instructions to brew one full gallon.
2. Stir – Start by adding in a 1/2-cup pour of the peach syrup and stir. Taste and add additional syrup (1/4-cup at a time) if you prefer it. I don’t like mine super sweet, and a 1/2 cup is perfect for me. Family members who like it sweeter often use 1 to 1-1/2 cups of syrup per gallon of tea.
3. Serve – Pour into glasses filled with ice or frozen peaches. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint, and more peaches. You could have little pitchers (like for cream) available for guests to add more peach syrup if they like.

What to Serve with Peach Tea

• Tomato Galette
• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
• Jalapeno Popper Burgers
• Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
• Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon

Storage Tips

• Fridge: Store the syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. I recommend only storing the tea itself for a day or two before the flavor starts to change.
• Freezer: Freeze peach syrup up in ice cube trays or a jar (use a wide-mouth jar & leave space for expansion). The flavor is best the first 3-4 months, but it’s safe to consume indefinitely.

How to Use Peach Syrup

While we absolutely love this syrup for peach tea, it’s also fantastic for tons of other things! You’ll never waste a drop if you give these a try:

• Drinks – Replace the regular simple syrup in your cocktail recipe, sodas, or lemonade with this peach syrup! It instantly gives it a fruity, summery vibe.
• Breakfast – Use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast. For special occasions, brush it on your bacon before baking to make peach candied bacon!
• Desserts – Stir the syrup into Greek yogurt or pudding to make easy peach popsicles! Brush it onto pound cakes or muffins for more moisture.
• Finishing Touch – This is a great last step for oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, fruit salads, tarts, anything that can benefit from a little sweet finish. If you’re making a marinade or barbecue that is missing a sweet little something, add a touch and be amazed!

Peach Tea FAQs

More Summer Drinks:

• Blueberry Lemonade
• White Sangria Recipe
• Non Alcoholic Punch
• Watermelon Limeade
• Passion Fruit Tea