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
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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
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- 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
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!
More Peach Recipes
- Peach Bread
- Cherry Peach Slushie
- Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
- Deep Dish Peach Pie
- Peach Mojito
- Peach Pie Cocktail
- Peach Upside Down Cake
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Peach Iced Tea
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Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 Cold Brew iced tea bags
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 11 ounce can peach nectar
- Ice
- Sliced peaches optional garnish
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- 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.
Instructions
- 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 with fresh peach slices.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on June 12, 2014 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.
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Patty says
If you only wanted to make it by the glass, how much nectar would you use?
Amanda Formaro says
Roughly 1.5 ounces
Mary says
I normally use the Crystal Light Peach Tea packets, but I am going to try this recipe but I will use Splenda for the sugar part since the can nectar has so much sugar. Love Peach Tea
Wendy Hill says
The peach bellini tea at olive garden is made from hot brewed tea and a peach and raspberry bellini flavoring, they sell the flavoring by the bottle for around $8 and it makes 3 gallons
Doris Collins says
They sold me a quart of the frozen product for $5. Yum!
Amanda Formaro says
Really? What was it called? Do you have the brand name? Just curious! :)
Doris Collins says
I, too, love that peach iced tea. I asked our server what they used to flavor the tea,and she told me they had a product they actually used in the bar for mixed drinks. Th
Elaine Alexander says
Love the receipes that I have seen so far. Looking forward to seeing more.
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks so much Elaine!
Brenda West says
I love peach tea. But not sweet. Does the peach nectar have a sweetner in it? I will be looking for it in the grocery store later, but if the nectar is sweetened, I don’t want to bother. Love your site and all the ideas you post on faceboook. Brenda
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Brenda. The one that I use is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.
Darlene says
It has 41 grams of sugar
Lindsay Ann @ Lindasy Ann Bakes says
oh yum!! What a perfect and simple recipe for summer!! Must try!
Amanda Formaro says
Hope you like it Lindsay, thanks!