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Rosemary-Peach Tea

MAKES ABOUT 9 CUPS

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups water divided
  • 2 bags black tea
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pound sliced peaches fresh or frozen
  • Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and add tea bags and rosemary. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let rosemary steep for 15 minutes more. Remove rosemary sprigs.
  2. Transfer tea to a large pitcher and add remaining 4 cups water and peaches. Cover and let come to room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate and let peaches steep overnight or up to 5 days. Serve over ice. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.