Peach-Thyme Iced Tea

Name: Peach-Thyme Iced Tea
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. honey; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 8 cups water (2 cups at room temperature, 6 cups boiling); 6 cups fresh or frozen peach slices; 10 regular-size black tea bags; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 9 ounces bourbon, optional; Thyme sprigs and lemon slices, for garnish

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
8 cups water (2 cups at room temperature, 6 cups boiling)
6 cups fresh or frozen peach slices
10 regular-size black tea bags
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
9 ounces bourbon, optional
Thyme sprigs and lemon slices, for garnish

Directions

1

Place honey, chopped thyme, room-temperature water and 4 cups of the peaches in a pan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer, pressing solids to extract juices.
2

Place tea bags and remaining 2 cups peaches in a 3-quart heatproof pitcher. Add boiling water; let steep 15 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in lemon juice, peach syrup and bourbon, if desired. Serve over ice. Garnish with thyme sprigs and lemon slices.