Sweet Peach Tea

Yields: 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

7 bags Earl Grey tea

1 lemon, sliced
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut in chunks
4 cups boiling water
8 cups ice cubes
2 peaches, peeled and diced
1 peach, sliced
½ cup sugar (or ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup agave nectar)- adjust as wanted
8 sprigs mint

DIRECTIONS

1.       In boiling water, add tea, lemon and ginger. Let steep for 8 minutes.

2.       While tea is steeping, blend diced peaches and sugar in a blender until smooth (add a little water if necessary).

3.       Place 4 cups of ice in pitcher and pour in tea and peach mixture. Mix well.

4.       Serve in glasses over remaining ice and garnish with peach slices and mint.

*Tip: For parties, make tea and peach mixture ahead of time and mix before serving.