Ingredients
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1 ounce tea leaves (Earl Grey or Darjeeling, about 1/3 cup loose tea or 7 bags)
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1 lemon, sliced
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1 piece gingerroot, peeled and smashed (about 2 inches)
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1 quart boiling water
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8 cups ice cubes
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2 peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
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1/2 cup sugar (or Splenda)
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8 sprigs mint
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1 fresh peach, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Place tea, lemon and ginger in a heatproof container and add boiling water. Let tea steep 7 to 8 minutes.
- Place 4 cups of the ice in a pitcher, then pour in tea.
- Blend diced peaches and sugar in a blender until smooth; mix into tea. Serve in glasses over remaining ice and garnish with mint and peach slices.