Peach iced tea is one of my favourite drinks to consume all year around, but during the hotter months you can’t beat it paired with a handful of ice and a few sprigs of mint. I recently came across the Minimalistic Baker’s recipe online, so after a few trials and adaptations I think I’ve finally made the perfect homemade Summer beverage.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 6)
For the peach syrup
270ml of Water
3-4 Ripe Peaches
240g Sugar
For tea
2 Tea bags
800ml of water (Depending on the strength you want your tea flavour)
METHOD
- To make the syrup, place the sugar, water and peaches in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiled, lower the temperature, crush the peaches slightly to infuse the flavour and let simmer for a minute. Stir throughout.
- Once the sugar is thoroughly dissolved, cover and place the saucepan to once side, letting it sit for 30 minutes.
- Whilst the peach syrup sits, brew your tea and let it steep for around 3 minutes. The longer you leave it, the stronger (and more bitter) it will taste.
- Now the tea has brewed, remove your tea bags and let the tea sit until it’s at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Once the peach syrup has sat for 30 minutes, strain the peaches out of the liquid and pour into a container. Let it sit again until it’s a room temperature and then refrigerate.
- Once both mixtures are chilled, mix them together and stir. Serve the peach iced tea with a sprig of mint, ice and left over sliced peaches for a refreshing touch.