Peach Basil Tea

Ingredients

• 3 orange pekoe tea bags
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 cups water
• 3 1/2 cups peach nectar (canned in the juice section)
• 1/4 cup chilled simple syrup*

Instructions

1. Put tea bags and basil in heatproof quart glass measure bowl. Bring water to boil and pour over tea and basil. Steep for 5 minutes.
2. Add simple syrup. Let cool to about room temperature and add peach nectar.
3. Remove basil leaves.
4. Serve over ice with springs of fresh basil.

Notes

* equal amounts of granulated sugar and water warmed to dissolve

Peach Basil Tea can be made 2 to 3 days ahead and kept chilled.

Can also freeze peach slices and add as ice cube substitutes.