Peach Thyme Iced Tea Recipe
A refreshing Peach Thyme Iced Tea combining the natural sweetness of peaches, the earthy aroma of fresh thyme, and the bright citrus zing of lemon juice, sweetened with a delicate maple syrup. Perfectly chilled over ice, this invigorating drink is ideal for hot summer days and offers a delicious twist on traditional iced tea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 3 lemons, juiced
Syrup Ingredients
- 6 peaches, roughly chopped
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
To Serve
- 1½ cups ice cubes
- ½ peach, sliced (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Tea Preparation: Pour the boiling water over white tea bags in a large jar. Let it steep for 8 to 10 minutes to develop a robust flavor. Remove tea bags and allow the tea to cool. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to add brightness and balance the sweetness.
- Syrup Preparation: In a saucepan, combine the roughly chopped peaches, fresh thyme sprigs, water, and maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for about 20 minutes until the peaches are soft and syrupy.
- Strain Syrup: Use a fine sieve placed over a bowl to strain the peach-thyme mixture, pressing gently to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard solids and allow the syrup to cool completely before use.
- Drink Assembly: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour one part peach syrup and two parts cooled lemon tea mixture over the ice. Stir well, taste, and adjust sweetness if needed. Garnish with peach slices and fresh thyme sprigs to add a fresh herbal note and visual appeal. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Make sure to cool both the tea and syrup completely before assembling to prevent dilution.
- Maple syrup adds a natural and subtle sweetness; adjust quantity as per your taste.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with lemon thyme for a slightly different herbal note.
- This recipe uses white tea bags, but green tea bags can be a good alternative.
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for convenience.
Keywords: peach iced tea, peach thyme tea, summer iced tea, homemade iced tea, maple syrup iced tea, refreshing drink, herbal iced tea
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