I started making peach mint iced tea during a stretch of really hot weather when plain iced tea honestly started feeling a little boring. I had a few ripe peaches sitting on the counter and some fresh mint in the fridge, so I decided to throw them together with a pitcher of tea and see what happened.

The peaches add natural sweetness while the mint keeps everything tasting fresh and light. It’s one of those drinks that feels perfect for warm afternoons, backyard gatherings, or honestly just keeping a pitcher in the fridge for whenever you need something cold to drink. If you already enjoy recipes like Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea, Pineapple Ginger Iced Tea, or Lemon Vanilla Iced Tea, this peach mint iced tea fits perfectly into that homemade drink rotation.

Why You Will Love This Peach Mint Iced Tea

What I love most about this recipe is how refreshing it tastes without needing a lot of ingredients.

The peach flavor feels naturally sweet while the mint keeps the tea from tasting too heavy.

Another thing I like is that it can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days.

It’s also easy to adjust depending on how sweet you like your tea.

What You Will Need For Peach Mint Iced Tea

A medium saucepan works best for steeping the tea and making the peach mixture.

You’ll also need a fine mesh strainer if you want a smoother tea without peach pieces.

A large pitcher makes chilling and serving the tea much easier.

If you like extra cold drinks, plenty of ice honestly makes a big difference here.

Ingredients Needed

• 4 cups water
• 4 black tea bags
• 2 ripe peaches, sliced
• ¼ cup honey or sugar
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
• Peach slices and mint sprigs for serving

How To Make The Tea

Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan.

Remove from the heat and add the tea bags.

Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.

Add the sliced peaches and honey.

Simmer for about 10 minutes until the peaches soften.

Lightly mash the peaches with a spoon.

Add the mint leaves and let everything sit for about 10 minutes.

Strain the mixture into a large pitcher.

Stir in the cold water.

Refrigerate until chilled.

Serve over ice with extra peach slices and mint sprigs if desired.

I usually make a double batch because honestly it disappears pretty quickly during warm weather. This peach mint iced tea also goes really well with Orange Cinnamon Rolls, Coronation Chicken Sandwiches, or Roast Beef And Horseradish Sandwiches for a simple lunch or brunch spread.

Tips For Peach Mint Iced Tea

Ripe peaches give the strongest flavor and natural sweetness.

Try not to oversteep the tea or it can become bitter.

Fresh mint works much better than dried mint honestly.

If you want a stronger peach flavor, let the tea chill with a few extra peach slices in the pitcher.