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peach thyme iced tea recipe

Peach Thyme Iced Tea

A bright, aromatic iced tea infused with ripe peaches, fresh thyme, and lemon. Light, floral, and perfectly cooling for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

LEMON TEA BASE
  • 480 ml water heated to 160–185°F (70–85°C)
  • 2 item white tea bags
  • 90 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
PEACH THYME SYRUP
  • 3 item peaches roughly chopped
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 120 ml water
  • 33 g granulated sugar
DRINK ASSEMBLY
  • 80 g  ice cubes
  •  0.25 item peach thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Method
 

Brew the Tea
  1.  Add the hot water and tea bags to a heatproof pitcher. Steep 8–10 minutes, remove the bags, and let the tea cool fully. Stir in lemon juice once cooled.
Make the Peach Thyme Syrup
  1. Combine peaches, thyme, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash the peaches to release extra flavor.
Strain the Syrup
  1.  Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract all liquid. Let the syrup cool completely.
Assemble the Drinks
  1.  Divide ice between glasses. Mix 1 part peach syrup with 2 parts tea in each glass. Taste and sweeten with honey if desired. Stir gently and garnish with peach slices and fresh thyme.

Notes

  • Do not steep white tea in boiling water — it becomes bitter very quickly.
  • For a stronger thyme aroma, steep the syrup an extra 5 minutes off the heat.
  • Double-strain the syrup for a cleaner, clearer iced tea.
  • This drink is best served immediately after combining with ice.