
Peach Thyme Iced Tea
2 hr + 30 min
Drink
Make-ahead
10 ingredients or less
Servings
(approx. 1½ cups per serving including ice)
Total
2 hr + 30 minPrep
10 minCook
20 minCool
2 hrFree from
Ingredients
Lemon tea
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4 cups (960 mL)boiling water, ideally around 185°F (85°C)
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4white tea bags*
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3lemons, juiced
Peach thyme syrup
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6ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
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10sprigs fresh thyme
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1 cup (240 mL)water
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Drink assembly
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1½ cups (166 g)ice cubes
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½peach, sliced
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4small sprigs fresh thyme
Directions
- To a large jar or bowl, add the boiled water and tea bags, and let it steep for 8 - 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let cool off. Once cooled off completely, stir in the lemon juice.
- To a saucepan, add the peaches, thyme, water, and maple syrup. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the peaches have started to soften, use the back of a wooden spatula or tamper to mash the peaches to release their juices and flavours.
- Place a sieve over a bowl and strain the peach mixture. Using the back of a spoon, press out as much liquid from the mixture into the bowl as possible. Let this cool off completely. Note: no need to throw away the peach puree that remains in the sieve. You can either eat it as is (it's like eating applesauce!) or add it to a smoothie.
- To assemble the drinks, divide the ice cubes between your glasses. Then pour one part peach syrup to two parts of the cooled lemon tea mixture into your cups. Stir it, garnishing with peach slices and fresh thyme. Enjoy!
Notes
- * White tea leaves and buds are picked before they have fully opened. Green tea and black tea also come from the same plant, but different processing methods give them their own unique flavours and aromas. In this recipe, it is possible to substitute the white tea with any other tea of your liking.
Storage
- The syrup can be made ahead and stored in a jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- The tea and syrup mix can be stored in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 days, but add the ice just before enjoying.
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Thank you for the information, this is amazing.
Hello
Can we use white peach instead? I couldn't find yellow peaches today. Also wondering if we can use dried mint instead of thyme? If so, at what point should it be added? Should I cook with peaches or just add later on top? Thanks!
I've hosted three parties with this drink, it steals everyone's heart! Very refreshing and yummy summer drink <3
Oh.. and I didn't have fresh thyme on hand, so I used dried thyme, which seem to work just as fine.
(Though keep in mind, that I haven't tried with fresh thyme ;-). )
Was a little sceptic about the thyme... but is delightful!
Soooo good! Worth the wait 😊
Absolutely wonderful. Much better than store/restaurant bought iced tea.
Absolutely love this recipe!
The first time I made it, I only made the peach syrup and made a special gin tonics out of it! It was delicious! Since I had left-over syrup, I made some tea to follow the recipe and had it while on a hike. Very refreshing!
Amazing recipe for hot summer days ! (Peach thyme ice tea)
The thyme marinated perfectly with the rest of ingredients ! Thank you 🙏
Loved this recipe! Made it twice last summer and it was highly appreciated by my family, too! I made it with rosemary instead of thyme though (couldn't get fresh thyme anywhere in Bucharest, August last year...) I intend on trying again but with thyme this time :)
Also it's very useful when you bought too many peaches and want to put them go good use!
Hi what maple syrup you are using for peach ice tea ? Will you please share it
It was good. But it didn't feel worth the effort to be honest. Because it took quite some time.
I love this drink! I made it last summer when we had leftover peaches and my whole family loved it too. Its super refreshing and looks very very fancy ;) thanks for always creating amazing recepes.
I really like this recipe, it's sweet, refreshing and the thyme adds nice herby twist to it. I think it's one of my favorite flavor combo, since discovering this recipe I also made peach jam with thyme.
Hi! What tea bags do you use in your video? I have never bought white tea before so I have no clue what to buy. Is it caffeinated?
I super recommend this drink. It's refreshing and not overly sweet! Also leftovers are great in a smoothy like she says :) I would have never thought to put thyme in a drink but I love it!