Sweet Peach Tea

By WeddingDiva

Ingredients

• 1 ounce tea leaves(Earl Grey or Darjeeling, about 1/3 cup loose tea or 7 bags)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 piece gingerroot, peeled and smashed (about 2 inches)
• 1 quart boiling water
• 8 cups ice cubes
• 2 peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1/2 cup sugar (or Splenda)
• 8 sprigs mint
• 1 fresh peach, pitted and sliced

Preparation

Step 1

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.