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Fresh Peach Ginger Iced Tea
(Sweetened with Honey)

Published: Jul 26, 2017 · Modified: May 22, 2024 by Marisa Moore·

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Fresh Peach Ginger Iced Tea

This honey-sweetened Peach Ginger Iced Tea is a refreshing way to stay hydrated this summer. It’s bursting with fresh peach flavor and no refined sugar.

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Iced Tea with peaches with a honey spoodle in front

Let’s make the tea

This fresh peach iced tea is made with Georgia peaches and honey for sweetness. It’s an easy summer drink that’s ready in less than 15 minutes and can stay cold in the fridge for a few days.

Start with fresh ripe but firm peaches that are fragrant and flavorful.

I swapped regular sugar for an infusion of fresh peaches with honey, a hint of freshly grated ginger, and fragrant fresh mint. The honey peach syrup can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to a week.

This refreshing peach ginger mint iced tea as a throwback to my southern roots yet jazzed up with some of my favorite seasonal flavors.

Iced Tea with peaches and a drizzle of honey above

Is it sweet tea or sweetened tea?

Who knows? Growing up in South Carolina, we always had “sweet tea” in the fridge. Sure, water will quench your thirst on a hot summer day but offering a glass of sweet tea is required in the unwritten rulebook of southern hospitality.

We were never without it. My Grandma made it by simply steeping regular tea bags in hot water, adding plenty of sugar then more cold water before putting it in the fridge.

When I say regular, I mean that old school orange pekoe and black tea none of the green or herbal teas I’m so used to now. This version of sweet tea was all I knew and how my family still makes it today.

Iced Tea with peaches with a honey spoodle in front
Refreshing peach iced tea sweetened with honey!

Though we’d sometimes have sweet tea mixed with lemonade, I never thought to try any other flavor combos. Back then simple sweet tea was a refreshing indulgence to be savored with friends and family over a meal or on the porch on long summer nights.

Fast forward to my life here in Atlanta. I start every single day with hot tea, but rarely make a pitcher of iced tea anymore. In fact, my family says I’m not allowed to make the “sweet tea.” I’m told I don’t put enough sugar in the tea. Oh well… More tea for me!

And since it’s summer and peak peach season here in Georgia, making this peach iced tea is a no-brainer.

Health benefits of tea

Flavor is the main reason you want to make this recipe, but if you have a hard time getting your daily water in, try tea. It’s a delicious way to stay hydrated that comes with potential health benefits.

It’s just as hydrating as water, yet packs a ton of flavor. To get the most from it, make tea time a daily habit.

Just 3-4 cups of black tea can deliver up to 400mg flavonoids, those active compounds found in tea that may help maintain a healthy heart.

Peach Ginger Iced Tea

Ready to take a sip? Grab the easy recipe below and PIN it for later. Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@marisamoore) when you make it or let’s talk tea in the comments.

Iced Tea with peaches with a honey spoodle in front

Peach Ginger Mint Iced Tea

Marisa Moore, RDN
This honey-sweetened Peach Ginger Iced Tea is a refreshing way to stay hydrated this summer. It includes fresh peaches, ginger, mint, and no refined sugar
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bags black tea
  • 4 cups hot (boiling) water + 4 cups cold water
  • ½ inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 cup honey peach syrup (recipe below)
  • Ice for serving
  • 2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 8 fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Once your water boils, remove it from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep 3-5 minutes. (You can use the pot or a large, heat-safe carafe or pitcher to steep).
  • While the tea is warm, add the grated ginger and stir in the honey peach syrup. Add the cold water. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
  • Pour the tea into glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint. To extract more mint flavor, muddle or crush the mint leaves in the glass before adding the tea. Serve.

Notes

Honey Peach Simple Syrup recipe: https://marisamoore.com/honey-peach-simple-syrup/

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal
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  1. Beth

    June 19, 2020 at 11:04 am

    Hey, I just wanted to let you know the text link inside the recipe card that is supposed to go to the peach syrup recipe is broken.

    But this looks miraculously delicious. We love peach iced tea at restaurants but I haven’t been able to get homemade versions to work. I’ll have to try yours asap.

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    • Marisa

      June 19, 2020 at 11:15 am

      I appreciate that, Beth! Fixing the link right now.

      Reply
      • Iwona

        July 19, 2020 at 12:42 am

        I also would like the link for the peach syrup! I want to make this delicious sounding ice tea tomorrow!!

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        • Marisa

          July 19, 2020 at 6:49 am

          Hi! Here’s it is https://marisamoore.com/honey-peach-simple-syrup/

          Enjoy!

          Reply
          • Iwona

            July 19, 2020 at 8:21 am

            Awesome!! I am so eager to make this. Thank you, Marisa!

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