Fresh peach syrup
500g (approx.5 peaches)
250ml water
200g sugar
Tea
25g loose leaf black tea
750ml cold still water
For each serving
100ml tea
25ml peach syrup
25ml fresh lemon juice
Ice
Sliced peaches
A slice of fresh peach
A sprig of mint
Combine the peaches and water, then simmer for 15 minutes. Gradually stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter and chill before using.
Infuse 25g loose leaf black tea in 750ml cold still water for 24hrs (or overnight), then strain.
If you're short on time, steep in hot water at 70-75°C for five minutes.
For each serving, combine 100ml tea, 25ml peach syrup and 25ml fresh lemon juice. Adjust to taste.
Fill a jug with ice and sliced peaches, then pour over the tea.
Finish with a slice of fresh peach and a sprig of mint to garnish.