Description
A refreshing summer drink combining sweet peaches, aromatic basil, and black tea for a perfectly balanced iced beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the tea base:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- For the peach syrup:
- 2 large ripe peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- For assembly:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 peach, thinly sliced for garnish
- 4 fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Brew the tea: Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Discard bags and let cool completely.
- 2. Make peach syrup: Combine diced peaches, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes until peaches soften. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract maximum flavor. Let syrup cool.
- 3. Assemble: In a pitcher, combine cooled tea, peach syrup, and torn basil leaves. Stir well and refrigerate for 1 hour to infuse flavors.
- 4. Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour tea over, and garnish with peach slices and basil sprigs.
Notes
For a stronger basil flavor, muddle leaves before adding to pitcher. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less peach syrup. Can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.