MENU No. 15
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Homemade peach iced tea (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
There's nothing like a large glass of homemade iced tea when the sun is beating down! This peach version combines the natural sweetness of ripe fruit, the freshness of mint and a touch of tart lemon. It's perfect for a picnic, afternoon tea in the garden or simply to cool off on a hot summer afternoon.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation - traditional method
1. Prepare the peach syrup:
Dice the peaches (no need to peel them). Place the peaches, honey and 250 ml of water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, crushing the fruit slightly. Simmer for 10 minutes to extract the flavours.
→ Optional: strain through a sieve for a clear syrup (keep the pulp for yoghurt or compote).
2. Prepare the tea:
Heat 1.75 litres of water. Steep the 8 black tea bags for 6 to 8 minutes (depending on the desired strength). Remove the tea bags and leave to cool.
3. Assemble :
Mix the cooled tea, peach syrup, lemon slices and mint in a large jug.
4. Serve:
Pour into large glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of lemon, a slice of fresh peach and a mint leaf.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation - Thermomix method
1. Peach syrup:
Place the diced peaches (unpeeled), honey and 250 g of water in the bowl.
Heat for 8 minutes / 100 °C / speed 1 (without measuring cup).
Blend for 10 seconds at speed 5.
→ Optional: strain for a clear texture.
2. Tea:
Rinse the bowl. Add 1.75 litres of water and the tea bags.
Heat for 7 minutes at 90°C on the spoon setting.
Leave to infuse for 6 to 8 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
3. Assemble :
In a large jug, mix the tea and syrup. Add the lemon slices, mint and ice cubes.
4. Serve:
As above, decorated with fruit and fresh mint.
