Peach Orange Iced Tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that combines the smooth taste of brewed tea with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches and the bright citrus notes of fresh oranges. Light, fruity, and incredibly refreshing, this homemade beverage is perfect for warm summer days, backyard gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying a relaxing afternoon on the patio.
One of the reasons this iced tea is so popular is its balance of flavors. The tea provides a rich and refreshing base, while peaches add a sweet, juicy flavor that pairs beautifully with the vibrant citrus taste of oranges. Together, they create a drink that feels both refreshing and naturally sweet without being overly heavy.
To make Peach Orange Iced Tea, begin by brewing your favorite black tea. Allow the tea to steep according to the package instructions, then remove the tea bags and let it cool slightly. While the tea is cooling, prepare a simple peach mixture by blending fresh or frozen peaches until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain the puree to remove any pulp.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea with the peach puree and freshly squeezed orange juice. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add honey, simple syrup, or your preferred sweetener and mix until fully dissolved.
Refrigerate the tea until thoroughly chilled. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the tea over the top. Garnish with fresh peach slices, orange rounds, and a few mint leaves for a beautiful presentation and an extra burst of freshness.
This iced tea can easily be customized to suit your taste. Green tea can be substituted for black tea for a lighter flavor, while sparkling water can be added just before serving for a refreshing fizzy twist. You can also mix in additional fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, or mango for even more flavor.
Peach Orange Iced Tea pairs wonderfully with grilled foods, fresh salads, sandwiches, and summer desserts. Its fruity flavors complement a wide variety of dishes, making it a versatile beverage for entertaining.
Sweet, citrusy, and wonderfully refreshing, Peach Orange Iced Tea is a simple homemade drink that captures the flavors of summer in every sip. Easy to prepare and naturally delicious, it’s the perfect beverage for staying cool and refreshed all season long.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water for brewing tea
- 2 bags black tea regular or decaf
- 1 cup peach nectar chilled
- 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar optional, to taste
- 1 cup ice plus more for serving
- 2 slices fresh peach or orange for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat and steep the tea bags for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey or sugar, if using, until dissolved.
- Let the tea cool slightly, then pour it into a pitcher with the peach nectar and orange juice.
- Add ice and stir well until chilled.
- Serve over more ice and garnish with peach or orange slices, if desired.
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I don’t get why people put peach nectar in tea. Isn’t tea enough on its own?
I get what you’re saying, but the peach nectar really adds a nice sweetness and flavor! It’s like a summer vibe in a glass! 🍑
Not a fan. The tea was too sweet for my taste, even with just 1 tablespoon honey.
So easy to make! I added a bit of mint because why not. My kids loved it!
Mint? That’s a cool twist! I can’t wait to try that. My kids usually just want sweet stuff, but this sounds refreshing! 🍑🍊
Is it really necessary to cool the tea? I skipped that step and it tasted fine.
I think cooling it helps the flavors blend better, but if you liked it, who cares! Everyone has their preferences.
yummy!
I made this for my book club and they all raved about it. Thanks!!
Simple and delicious, will make again!
Pretty tasty, but my tea turned slightly bitter because I probably oversteeped. Next time I’ll pull the bags closer to 5 minutes.
This is so refreshing! Perfect for summer days! 🍑🥤
Meh. I thought it would be better. Maybe less orange juice next time.
Super easy recipe, but I only had canned peaches, still turned out great!
I don’t understand why you need so much water? Seems unnecessary.
Water is essential for brewing the tea properly! It helps to extract the flavors. You can’t skimp on that.
Peach nectars are not real juice! Not a fan of this recipe. 👎
This tea is so refreshing! I love the combo of peach and orange. Definitely making this again.
The ingredient list is straightforward and I like that you can do regular or decaf. Also the garnish idea makes it look fancy.
OMG this is the best summer drink ever! Perfect for BBQs.
Why black tea with peach and orange? I feel like this would be better with green tea or something. Just a thought.
Ugh, I used canned peach juice instead of nectar and it ruined it. Follow the recipe guys!
Can someone tell me if this tastes better than regular iced tea? Asking for a friend.
Peach orange iced tea? That sounds weird. Why not just lemonade?
Love it! I used frozen peaches instead, still yummy!
Made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky brother drank it.
That’s awesome! I love when picky eaters are satisfied. What part of the drink did your brother like the most?
I didn’t have orange juice, so I used apple juice. Idk, it was kinda weird.
Apple juice? That’s a unique twist! I guess it makes it more fruity.
Why would you substitute orange juice with apple juice? That’s just wrong! 😂
Simple, delicious, slurpy! 🍑🍊
I tried it, but it turned out kinda bitter. Maybe I steeped too long?
Maybe try steeping for less time? I always go with 3-5 mins to avoid bitterness. Hope it works better next time!
Bitter? Really? I thought peach made it sweet! Maybe your tea was bad or something? Never had that problem before.
This tea is so refreshing! Perfect for summer picnics! ☀️
Made it with decaf black tea and it still tasted great. Steeping 7 minutes was perfect—won’t rush that part next time.
I totally messed up and forgot to let it cool slightly—so it tasted kinda weird at first, but it recovered once it was chilled with more ice.
Not gonna lie, this is more like a peach-orange drink than tea. Still good though—feels like summer in a glass.
This sounds insanely refreshing—peach + orange is such a good combo. I’ll definitely use freshly squeezed orange juice.
Why black tea? I feel like peach would be better with herbal tea or something. Still, I might try it once just to compare.
I dunno… black tea with fruit sounds kinda heavy. I think peach tea should be more light. Might try herbal next time. Not sayin this is bad tho.
Black tea actually makes sense here—peach and orange can be pretty sweet, and black tea has enough body to stand up to that. Herbal might get lost a bit, but it could still be tasty!
5-7 minutes steeping?? I usually steep tea way longer. Wouldn’t it be stronger if you steep extra? Asking for science lol.
I used a little less honey because my nectar is already sweet, and I’m glad I did. Not too sugary, very drinkable.
Ok wow, this is actually refreshing and not too sweet. I used honey and it tasted like a fancy cafe iced tea.
The 1 cup ice feels low to me—my pitcher didn’t chill as fast, so I ended up adding more. Otherwise the flavor was nice and fruity.
Not bad but I’m not sure about the honey/sugar “optional.” I skipped it and it still needed something. Also, I used 1 peach slice garnish and it looked cute, so points for that.
Totally fair—when I don’t add the honey/sugar, it definitely tastes a bit “flat” to me too. The peach nectar + orange juice vary so much in sweetness.
Wait, are you sure you skipped both honey AND sugar? I tried only a little and it still needed something. Maybe my tea was stronger??
This sounds dangerously refreshing. Peach + orange iced tea is exactly the kind of summer drink I crave. Also love that it’s flexible with honey or sugar.
Mmm yes—peach + orange iced tea is such a summer vibe. I’m totally making this, especially with the honey option.
OMG so good 😍. I added a couple mint leaves and it tasted even fresher. Would 100% bring to a BBQ again.
I don’t know why, but my tea ended up kind of bitter. I think I steeped too long (like 10 mins). Still drinkable, just not the smooth taste I wanted.
Pretty good! I was a little worried the tea would get overpowered by the fruit, but it actually balances nicely. Next time I’ll steep a touch shorter so it stays lighter.
I followed it but my orange juice wasn’t freshly squeezed so maybe that’s why it tasted more “candy” than fresh. Still nice though—would make again with real juice.
Mine tasted a little too sweet even with just 1 tbsp honey. Next time I’ll cut the sweetener in half or add more ice to dilute.
Totally agree—those peach nectars can be pretty sweet. Cutting the honey/sugar in half next time is a great call. Also adding more ice usually helps too 👍
Hmm mine was fine with 1 tbsp. Maybe your peach nectar was sweeter than average? I’d try using less honey and maybe start with more orange juice to balance it.
I followed it but my tea came out kinda watery. Could be I didn’t steep long enough (I did 5 minutes). Will try 7 next time.
Yeah, 5 minutes might be a little light depending on the tea bags and how strong they are. I usually stick closer to 7 and it thickens up the flavor a lot. Let me know if 7 does it!
Watery tea can also happen if the tea bags are smaller or if your water cooled too fast after boiling. Next time try 7-8 min and maybe squeeze the bags a tiny bit (not boiling hot).
5/5. I made this for my family and everybody asked for the recipe. It’s like a fancy iced tea shop drink but way easier.
5/5 for sure—this is exactly the kind of “looks fancy, tastes amazing” drink I like. The peach nectar + orange juice combo sounds like a total crowd-pleaser!
This is such a refreshing summer drink. The peach nectar + orange juice combo tastes bright and not too sweet. I used a little extra honey and it was perfect.
This is such a refreshing drink—peach + orange is a perfect combo. I used decaf and it still tasted bright and not too heavy. Great for hot afternoons!
Totally agree—peach + orange really hits that refreshing balance. I made it for a BBQ and everyone went back for seconds!
Good idea! I’m wondering though—does using decaf change the steep time? Mine tasted a little flat when I tried, so maybe I should steep longer.
Super easy and looks fancy for basically no work. I garnished with orange slices and it was gone in like 10 minutes.
I used store-bought peach nectar and bottled OJ (don’t judge). Still pretty good, though I think fresh orange would’ve made it pop more.
Not sure about the peach nectar part… I used peaches blended with a little water instead, and it got kinda cloudy. Tasted good though.
Made it with decaf because I’m sleeping now lol. Steeping time worked great—mine turned out smooth and not bitter at all.
Peach nectar + orange juice sounds fancy but I’m skeptical… However, it actually tastes like summer. My family went back for seconds.
This recipe is easy and quick. I only had peach syrup (not nectar) so I guessed—turns out it’s sweeter but still yummy. Also, the garnish tip is cute.
Honestly, black tea + fruit juice feels odd to me. I tried it and it’s drinkable, but I probably won’t repeat. It didn’t taste “peachy” enough for my liking.
Not bad, but black tea with orange feels kinda weird to me. I’d try it with green tea next time maybe. 6/10 tbh.
Made it exactly as written but next time I’ll use a bit less honey. The flavor is really good though and the iced texture came out nice.
I’m glad it turned out tasty! Cutting the honey a bit makes sense—peach nectar can already bring some sweetness. Did you steep the tea closer to 5 or 7 minutes?
My first batch tasted kinda bland, ngl. I think I understeeped the tea. After steeping closer to 7 minutes and chilling longer, it improved a lot.
Totally get it—black tea can be pretty forgiving, but 5 minutes might leave it weak. Your 7-min fix makes sense, and chilling longer definitely helps the flavor meld.
Hmm I always thought peach nectar is the main flavor, so “bland” surprised me. Maybe the tea bags were old or the water wasn’t really boiling first? Also I only steep 5 min and it’s never bland… weird.
I’m confused why it calls for peach nectar instead of fresh peaches—like, nectar is sweet already. But I tried it anyway and it turned out okay, just sweeter than expected.