This Chamomile Peach Iced Tea is fruity, refreshing, and simple to make. It combines the gentle floral flavor of chamomile tea with sweet peach juice for a caffeine-free iced tea that is smooth, lightly sweet, and perfect over ice.
Homemade Chamomile Peach Iced Tea
Chamomile tea is naturally soothing and mild, which makes it a wonderful base for iced tea. On its own, it has a soft floral taste, but when it is paired with peach juice, it becomes brighter, fruitier, and even more refreshing. The peach adds sweetness without making the drink taste heavy or overly sugary.
This homemade chamomile peach iced tea is an easy drink to prepare when you want something cold, flavorful, and caffeine-free. It is made as a tea concentrate, so the chamomile flavor stays noticeable even after the peach juice and ice are added. The result is a balanced iced tea where both the chamomile and peach can be tasted clearly.
Note from Jee
I first made this recipe in 2013, but I updated it to make the process quicker and easier. The original version used a fresh peach puree, which tasted good but required extra prep time. This version uses peach juice instead, so the drink comes together in just a few minutes.
The updated recipe still keeps the same flavor goal: a smooth, floral chamomile iced tea with a clear peach taste. Neither flavor overpowers the other, and the finished drink is light, simple, and refreshing.
Recipe Summary
- This chamomile peach iced tea is made with chamomile tea, hot water, peach juice, and ice.
- It has a mild floral flavor with a fruity peach finish.
- Because chamomile is naturally caffeine-free, this iced tea is a good option for kids and anyone avoiding caffeine.
- The recipe makes one 16-ounce drink, which is about 2 cups.
- It takes about 6 minutes from start to finish.
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Ingredient Notes
- Chamomile tea: Loose chamomile tea is used in this recipe, but tea bags or tea sachets also work well. Use 1 tablespoon of loose chamomile or 2 tea bags or sachets.
- Peach juice: Any peach juice can be used. Look for peach juice with a short ingredient list when possible. Avoid peach punch-style drinks if you want a lighter iced tea, since those are usually much sweeter.
- Water: Filtered water is recommended for making iced tea because it helps keep the flavor clean and fresh.
- Ice: Ice made with filtered water is best if available, especially for simple iced tea recipes where every ingredient affects the final taste.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, see the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make a chamomile tea concentrate. Add chamomile tea and hot water to a teapot. Heat the water on the stovetop or use a kettle with temperature control. For the best flavor, use water heated to 195°F.
Step 2: Cover the teapot and steep the chamomile for 5 minutes. Strain out the chamomile solids so the tea is smooth and clear.
Step 3: Pour the peach juice into the teapot with the chamomile tea concentrate. Stir gently so the flavors combine evenly.
Step 4: Pour the chamomile peach iced tea into a cup filled with ice. Stir before drinking and add more ice if needed.
Expert Tips
- To cool the tea quickly, add the hot chamomile tea, peach juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake about 10 times, then pour everything into a cup. Add extra ice if needed.
- Peach nectar can be used instead of peach juice, but the drink will be slightly thicker and sweeter.
- This recipe uses a small amount of water to make a chamomile tea concentrate. That helps the drink cool faster while keeping the chamomile flavor strong enough to balance the peach juice.
- If using tea bags, steep them fully and remove them before adding the peach juice. Do not squeeze the bags too hard, since that can make some teas taste more intense than intended.
- Serve the iced tea right away for the freshest flavor, especially after adding ice.
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Chamomile Peach Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chamomile loose tea, (or 2 tea bags or sachets)
- ½ cup hot water
- ⅔ cup peach juice
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
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Put chamomile tea and hot water into a teapot.
Heat the water to 195°F, then pour it over the chamomile.
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Cover and steep for 5 minutes.Strain out the chamomile solids or remove the tea bags.
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Pour peach juice into the teapot.Stir gently to combine the peach juice with the chamomile tea concentrate.
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Pour the iced tea into a cup with ice.
Stir before drinking.
Notes
- Any peach juice can be used. Choose peach juice with minimal ingredients when possible, and avoid peach punch drinks if you do not want extra sweetness.
- Peach nectar can be substituted for peach juice, but it will make the drink thicker and sweeter.
- To cool the tea quickly, add the hot tea, peach juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake 10 times, then pour everything into a cup. Add more ice if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.