Peach Yaupon Iced Tea

Serves 8  |  Prep 10 minutes  |  Chill 1 hour

Refreshing any time of year, but especially when fresh peaches are at their peak of ripeness.

6 Habitat Yaupon Medium Roast tea bags
2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (or substitute defrosted frozen sliced peaches)
1 sprig fresh mint, leaves bruised
Ice
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan.  Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover, and let steep for 7 to 10 minutes.  Remove the yaupon tea bags (reserve for a later use, if desired).  Add 8 cups filtered water, the peaches, and the mint sprig.  Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.

Remove the mint and peach slices.  Fill tall glasses with ice, then add the tea.  Garnish with a fresh mint leaf and serve.