Sparkling Peach Bliss

This refreshing Sparkling Peach Iced Tea combines the subtle sweetness of rooibos tea with a homemade peach simple syrup and a splash of seltzer, creating a perfect drink for warm summer days. The freshly brewed rooibos tea provides a smooth base, while the peach simple syrup adds a delightful fruity flavor. Topped with a hint of seltzer, this beverage is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.

Sparkling Peach Bliss

A refreshing iced tea with the flavors of rooibos and peach, topped with a splash of seltzer.

4.00 from 72 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon loose rooibos tea
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh peaches
  • Ice
  • Seltzer
  • Fresh peach slice (for garnish)
  • Fresh mint (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil the filtered water and steep the rooibos tea for 5 minutes in a pitcher, then let it cool and refrigerate.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, water, and peaches. Boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, mashing the peaches.
  3. Allow the peach simple syrup to cool completely.
  4. Fill a glass with ice and pour the rooibos tea, leaving some space at the top.
  5. Add the desired amount of peach simple syrup to the tea and top off with a splash of seltzer.
  6. Garnish the glass with a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint.