If you’re looking for a delicious way to cool off this summer, you’ve got to try our Raspberry + Peach Sweet Tea. It’s a delightful mix of sweet peaches, tangy raspberries, and smooth iced tea.

For the best results, chill the syrup and tea thoroughly before serving—it’s the secret to a perfectly refreshing drink!

close up view of peach raspberry iced tea

Fresh Raspberry + Peach Sweet Tea

Sweet seasonal summer fruit mixed with freshly brewed iced tea. This peachy raspberry drink is perfect for enjoying on the porch.

Prep Time 15

chilling 2

Total Time 2 15

Serving Size

Equipment

strainer
Pitcher

Ingredients

For the Peach Raspberry Syrup

1 cup sliced peaches (about 2 medium peaches)
1½ cups fresh raspberries
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup water

For the Tea

3 family sized tea bags (Luzianne brand recommended)
6 cups hot water
6 cups cold water

Garnish

Lemon
Fresh Mint

Instructions

Make the fruit syrup. Add the peaches, raspberries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 7-10 minutes, until the raspberries break down and the peaches are very soft.
Strain the syrup and chill. Using a mesh strainer, strain out the solid fruit bits. Press with a wooden spoon to extract all the syrup. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid fruit bits in your tea. Let the syrup cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
Brew the tea. Place the tea bags in a heat-proof pitcher. Boil 6 cups of water and pour it over the tea bags. Allow to steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. Pour 6 cups of cold water into the pitcher to cool the tea.
Add the raspberry peach syrup and chill. Add the peach raspberry syrup to the tea and mix thoroughly. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until very cold.
Serve. Serve the tea over ice with fresh lemon slices, whole raspberries, and mint leaves for garnish.

Notes

Make sure your peaches and raspberries are ripe and sweet for the best flavor. If the fruit is not ripe, the syrup may not be as flavorful.

When you strain the fruit syrup, use a gentle but firm press with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Avoid pressing too hard to maintain clarity in the syrup.

For a smoother syrup, strain it twice through a fine mesh strainer to catch any small fruit pieces.

If you don’t want to make a large pitcher, you can freeze part of the fruit syrup and mix it with tea later.

More Tips:

If you want your tea to be less sweet, use half the amount of sugar in the syrup and add more to taste after mixing it with the tea.

For the best taste, make sure both the syrup and the tea are cold before serving. You can even make the syrup a day ahead and put it in the fridge overnight.

When serving, use lots of ice to keep the tea cold, especially on hot days. You can also freeze some of the tea in ice cube trays to keep the flavor strong.

Adding lemon slices and mint leaves makes the tea look nice and adds extra flavor. Don’t skip them!

pint size mason jar with iced tea: fresh peaches and raspberries in background

Serving Suggestions

Raspberry + Peach Sweet Tea pairs well with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit platters, cheese and crackers, mini quiches, shortbread cookies, or lemon bars.

About the Ingredients

Here are some substitute ingredients you can try:

Peaches: You can use nectarines or apricots instead.
Raspberries: Replace with strawberries or blackberries.
Granulated Sugar: Use honey or agave syrup (use a little less).
Luzianne Tea Bags: You can use black or green tea bags for a different flavor.
Lemon Garnish: Replace with lime slices or orange wedges.

marble counter with peaches, lemon, sugar, mint, and family sized tea bags

Remember, these changes will alter the flavor and texture of the recipe, but feel free to experiment!

Storage Instructions

Store the tea in an airtight pitcher or container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keep any leftover fruit syrup in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Pour any leftover fruit syrup into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the syrup cubes to a freezer-safe bag or container and store them for up to 3 months.

Thaw the syrup cubes in the refrigerator and mix with freshly brewed tea when ready to use.

Enjoy a refreshing glass of Fresh Raspberry + Peach Sweet Tea to cool off this summer. It’s easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.

How to Make the Perfect Raspberry Peach Sweet Iced Tea at Home