Peach, Lemon and Mint Iced Tea

Wash the peaches, slice one into thin wedges for later flavoring, and cut the remaining two into small cubes. Also prepare the mint, lemon, pitcher, and strainer so the next steps flow smoothly.

Pour 700 ml of water into a saucepan, add the diced peaches and brown sugar, and bring the mixture to a boil. Then simmer gently for about 5 minutes, until the peaches soften and release more juice into the water.

Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the black tea bags and half of the mint, cover, and let steep for exactly 5 minutes so the tea stays full-flavored without turning bitter.

Strain the finished base through a strainer into a pitcher, gently press the peaches in the strainer with a spoon, and return the collected liquid to the drink. Pour in the remaining 500 ml of cold water, squeeze in the lemon juice, add the peach slices, and chill well for at least 1 hour.

Divide ice among the glasses, pour in the chilled iced tea, and top with the remaining mint just before serving so it stays fresh and aromatic.