This refreshing peach iced tea is easy to make with cold brew tea bags. No boiling or waiting for it to cool. Simply mix ingredients, garnish with fresh peaches and serve!

Why this recipe works

We are big fans of the peach tea available from Olive Garden. Several years ago, we set out to make a simple copycat version of that delicious peach flavored iced tea we loved so much.

A big benefit to this peach tea is that it only takes a few minutes to make. There’s no waiting for hot tea to cool down, though we do recommend chilling it in the fridge before serving. After all, iced tea is best served nice and cold!

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Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

TEA BAGS – I prefer using Lipton Cold Brew Tea Bags. Just two tea bags make a full pitcher and there’s no boiling required. We use Lipton, but you can use any brand you like.

PEACH NECTAR – Nectars are sold in 12-ounce cans in the Mexican food aisle of the grocery store. I have used both the Kern’s and Jumex brands. There are other flavors too, and mango is one of my favorites! It also comes in mini-cans that are 5.5 ounces. Those are great for making a couple of glasses from regular iced tea. Just add and stir.

How to Make Peach Iced Tea

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Add two cold brew tea bags to a 2-quart pitcher of water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, or longer if you prefer your iced tea stronger.
Remove the tea bags and gently squeeze out excess, then discard.
Stir the sugar into the tea, stirring until it dissolves.
Add peach nectar to the tea and stir well.
Serve over ice. Garnish glasses with fresh peach slices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use Cold Brew tea bags?

While we use cold brew tea bags, you can still make this tea the traditional way. Simply brew your tea, cool it, then continue with the recipe.

A refreshing glass of iced peach tea really hits the spot in the summer months. We actually enjoy it year round, but it’s always a favorite for backyard barbecues!

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This post originally appeared here on June 12, 2014 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.