Ingredients
10 sprigs mint, rinsed, patted dry and lightly crushed, plus more for garnish
2 limes
3 to 4 tablespoons loose-leaf green oolong tea, preferably scented with osmanthus
3 to 4 sprigs fresh lemon balm, optional
1 peach, sliced, with pit (optional; use with unscented tea)
Sugar to taste.
Preparation
Place 6 cups water, mint sprigs, slices of 1 lime, tea, lemon balm and peach with pit, if using, in a large bowl or pitcher. Let rest for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. Strain into a clean pitcher and sweeten with sugar to taste. Stir in ice and serve garnished with mint sprigs and lime slices.
