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    Homemade Ginger Peach Iced Tea (Sweetened)

    Modified: Jun 15, 2025 · Published: May 9, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

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    Ginger Peach Sweet Iced Tea.

    Peach season and sweet tea season come together in this homemade ginger peach iced tea. It takes minutes to make and the recipe is big enough to share!

    Glasses of ginger peach sweet tea.

    A twist on classic iced tea, this ginger peach tea recipe uses fresh peaches and makes its own simple syrup to create the best peach tea to sip on hot summer days. 

    A refreshing glass of iced tea is perfect for a hot afternoon. This recipe makes a big batch, so you can have a delicious cold drink for the whole family during your next backyard barbecue. (Use the buttons in my recipe card below to easily double or triple the recipe, depending on what you need.) 

    I love making this easy recipe in a quart mason jar because mason jars are made to withstand heat. No need to worry about having a heat-resistant pitcher or heat-safe pitcher.

    When you're ready to serve, simply pour your delicious ginger peach iced tea into a large pitcher and serve!

    What's in Iced Ginger Peach Tea 

    Ingredient for ginger peach iced tea.
    • Brown sugar - If you don't have or want to use brown sugar, go with maple syrup instead.
    • Peach - The more ripe and juicy the better! If it's not peach season, frozen peaches were great in this recipe. Just make sure to thaw them completely before you use them.
    • Lemon - Fresh lemon juice tastes much better than bottled. Squeeze that lemon!
    • Fresh ginger root - This inexpensive herb pairs so well with peaches! Check out my tips below for how to peel ginger root. Do not use ground ginger in this recipe.
    • Black tea - Choose regular or decaf - it's up to you! Use your favorite black tea - either bagged or loose leaf tea. You can swap the black tea for green tea or white tea if you want, but stay away from flavored peach tea bags or black tea blends that have other flavors. We're getting the peach flavor from fresh fruit, so you'll want to pass on any kind of tea with additional flavors in it, especially if it has artificial flavors. 

    How to Make Ginger Peach Iced Tea (Step by Step)

    A fork dropping peach slices into a mason jar.

    Place slices of fresh peach into a quart mason jar.

    Brown sugar being poured into a mason jar.

    Add the brown sugar and fresh lemon juice. Stir and set the mixture aside for 10-15 minutes. 

    A hand muddling peaches, brown sugar, and lemon juice together.

    Using a muddler or wooden spoon, mash and break up the peaches, mixing them in with the brown sugar and lemon juice.

    Ginger root and a tea bag floating in hot water.

    Heat water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add slices of peeled, fresh ginger and a black tea bag to the hot water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. 

    A mesh strainer holding ginger root and a tea bag.

    Remove the tea bags and ginger slices from the tea using a fine mesh strainer.

    Hot tea being poured into a mason jar.

    Add hot tea mixture to the quart jar containing the muddled peach mixture. 

    A hand stirring the tea mixture.

    Stir well to fully dissolve the brown sugar, then let the mixture sit until tea has reached room temperature.

    Ginger Peach Iced Tea being poured through a fine mesh strainer.

    Pour tea mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the peach pieces. 

    Store in a quart mason jar or pitcher. Refrigerate until completely chilled. 

    Serve in glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh peach slices, thin pieces of lemon, or fresh mint. 

    A glass of ginger peach iced tea.
    A glass of ginger peach iced tea.

    Homemade Ginger Peach Sweet Iced Tea

    Katy McAvoy
    We're skipping the peach juice from the grocery store in favor of the lushness of a juicy peach and combining it with the earthy essence of ginger for this ginger peach iced tea recipe.
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Servings 4 cups

    Equipment

    • Quart Mason Jars
    • Highball Glasses
    • Muddler
    • Fine Mesh Strainer

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 4-5 sliced fresh peach about ½ a peach
    • 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh squeezed
    • 2 slices fresh ginger peeled (about 1” in length each)
    • 1 bag black tea or 1 teaspoon loose leaf tea
    • 3 cups water

    Instructions
     

    • Place slices of fresh peach into a quart mason jar.
      4-5 sliced fresh peach
    • Add the brown sugar and fresh lemon juice.
      ¼ cup brown sugar, 0.5 oz lemon juice
    • Stir to combine. Set the mixture aside for 10-15 minutes.
    • Using a muddler or wooden spoon, mash and break up the peach slices, mixing them in with the brown sugar and lemon juice.
    • Heat water to boiling. Remove from heat.
      3 cups water
    • Add 2 slices of peeled, fresh ginger and tea bag to the hot water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes.
      2 slices fresh ginger, 1 bag black tea
    • Remove the tea bags and ginger slices from the tea using a fine mesh strainer.
    • Add hot tea mixture to the quart jar containing the muddled peach mixture.
    • Stir well to fully dissolve the brown sugar, then let the mixture sit until tea has reached room temperature.
    • Pour tea mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the peach pieces.
    • Store in a quart mason jar or pitcher. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
    • Serve in glasses filled with ice cubes.
    • Garnish with fresh peach slices, thin pieces of lemon, or fresh mint.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.1mg
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    Recipe Tips for Ginger Peach Iced Tea

    • Make sure it’s completely cold before serving. Pouring warm tea over ice will cause the ice to melt too fast and lead to a very watery tea with much less flavor. Be sure your tea has cooled completely and had time to chill in the refrigerator before you serve it.
    • Put ice in the glass, not your pitcher or jar. Adding ice to your picture or to the jar will lead to watery tea when the ice melts. keeps it ice in the glass for the best flavor.
    • Garnish with lemon slices, peach slices, or a sprig of fresh mint
    • Make sure you use ripe peaches. The juice in the peach was going to get this drink its peach flavor so you want to use a very ripe peach.
    • Peel your ginger root before using it. (See below for instructions on peeling ginger root.) The peel has a bitterness to it and you don’t want that in your drink.
    • Use fresh lemon. Nothing is better than fresh citrus. Skip the store-bought juice in favor of squeezing a fresh lemon. You'll need about ¼ of a lemon for this recipe.
    • In a hurry? Substitute homemade peach syrup for the peach and brown sugar mixture. 

    How to Peel Fresh Ginger Root

    The quickest and safest way to peel fresh ginger is with the side of a teaspoon. Holding the ginger root in one hand, drag the side of the teaspoon towards you, scraping along the ginger root. The peel will come off on the spoon.

    Hands holding a ginger root and using a spoon to peel it.

    Discard the peel and repeat the process until you have as much ginger peeled as you need.

    You can also peel the entire ginger root at once, slice it up, and freeze it until you’re ready to make more ginger peach iced tea! Just be sure to thaw your frozen ginger slices before you use them in more tea.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use ground ginger? 

    I don't recommend it. Ground ginger will make your iced tea gritty and have a strange texture. If you can’t find fresh ginger root at your local store, leave it out and simply have peach iced tea.

    How do I make this decaf iced tea?

    Simply use decaf tea to make this a caffeine free recipe.

    How do I make this peach iced tea sugar free? 

    If you want, you can use artificial sweeteners or a sugar substitute like Stevia or Monk fruit in place of the brown sugar. Or you could simply leave out the brown sugar and have your tea not be sweetened by anything expect the juicy peaches. It will still be delicious and full of flavor.

    Glasses of ginger peach sweet tea on a tray.

    Try These Non Alcoholic Summer Drink Recipes

    Looking for more delicious summer mocktail recipes that you can make in large batches? Try my Very Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea, this Arnold Palmer Drink (Iced Tea and Lemonade) and my Non-Alcoholic Peach Sangria. They're perfect for summer brunches or a light lunch.

    Glasses of berry hibiscus iced tea.
    Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea
    Non Alcoholic Peach Sangria
    Non Alcoholic Peach Sangria

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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