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
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
Lemon tea
-
4 cups (960 mL)boiling water, ideally around 185°F (85°C)
-
4white tea bags
-
3lemons, juiced
Peach thyme syrup
-
6peaches, roughly chopped
-
10sprigs fresh thyme
-
1 cup (240 mL)water
-
Drink assembly
-
1½ cups (166 g)ice cubes
-
½peach, sliced
-
4sprigs fresh thyme
Directions
- To a large jar, 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, stir in the lemon juice.
- To a saucepan, add the peaches, thyme, water, and maple syrup.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once softened, mash the peaches using the back of a spatula or tamper.
- Place a sieve over a bowl and strain through 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.
- To assemble the drinks, divide the ice cubes between your glasses. Then pour one part of peach syrup to two parts of the cooled lemon tea mixture into your cups. Stir, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
- * No need to throw away the peach purée that remains in the sieve. You can either eat it as is (it's like eating applesauce!) or add it to a smoothie or oatmeal.
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.
Print
Let us know what you think
Nutrition info
We believe that focusing on numbers can harm our relationship with food. Instead, our philosophy is to Nourish the Cells & the Soul. If you require specific nutrition information due to a medical condition, please consult with a dietitian or physician. The nutritional information provided is composed with the utmost care. However, we cannot guarantee the correctness of the displayed values, see also our disclaimer.
Show nutrition info
Watch it step-by-step!
Discussion & Rating
Hi -
Thank you for sharing some very interesting and nutritious recipes . is there an easier way to print the ingredients without printing the whole recipe.
I made this two years ago and this summer as well. It's the best summer refreshment for me! The thyme makes it a surprisingly exquisite drink, perfect for the hot days and for the cold ones as well. I like how the sweet peach combines smoothly with the lemon tea and the thyme. 10/10
After seeing your video on youtube I decided to make those delicious summer cocktail drinks one by one. The Peach and thyme is the first and I am absolutely loving it. Delicious and refreshing here on the south at the state of peaches in the middle of the summer. Can't wait to make the next one. I truly love your positive attitude and recipes. Anytime I am having a rough day I put on your inspiring videos and relax. Just the sound of your voice comforts me and calms me down. Thank you Pick up Limes <3 :)
I've tried it last year & I was craving this exact iced tea today with the heat! Never gets old, so so good, it's going to be my go to home made iced tea! Thank you Sadia <3
It was heavenly! Absolutely beautiful and delicious:)
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!