Sweet Peach Iced Tea

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

Remove water from the heat, add the tea bag, and steep for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour the tea into a 2-quart pitcher. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 5

Add the pureed peaches and return to a low boil. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Step 6

Pour syrup through a mesh sieve held over a small bowl. Press on the peaches to squeeze out as much of the juice as possible. Discard the peach pulp.

Step 7

Add the syrup to the peach tea, taste-testing as you go until it reaches the desired sweetness.

Step 8

To serve, divide the frozen peaches between 4 glasses, add ice, and pour tea over the peaches and ice.

Step 9

Store any unused peach syrup in the refrigerator.