Make the puree

• Start by peeling your peaches, removing the pit, then dicing the flesh small.
• Add the diced peaches, water, and sugar or sugar substitute to a saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. This takes around 3-5 minutes.
• After the peaches have boiled and the sugar dissolved, remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 25 minutes. This will help bring out the flavor of the peaches.
• Once 25 minutes have elapsed, place the peaches, sugar, and water into a blender and puree.
• Strain the pureed mixture through a fine mesh strainer. This will produce a puree that is smooth and free of pulp and skin.
• Set the puree aside in a covered jar in the fridge until ready to use.

Make the tea

• Boil 2 1/2 cups of water then take off the heat.
• Place 4 tea bags into the boiled water and let steep for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags.
• Add 1 cup of cold water to a pitcher, then add the tea and ice. If not serving immediately, place the pitcher in the refrigerator to cool.

Now combine the tea and peach puree

• Fill a glass with ice. Add tea 3/4 of the way to the top, then add 1-2 tablespoons of puree and stir. Take a taste and add more peach puree until you have your desired level of peachy goodness.

• Add mint leaves as a garnish, or stir several leaves in for a minty peach iced tea.