Peach Thyme Evening Porch

Peach becomes soft and mellow when warmed, and thyme gives it a small savory note that vanilla rounds out. Use ripe fruit so you don't need a long simmer or extra sugar. Keep the herb mostly intact and remove it before serving. The drink can be strained for a clearer texture, or left lightly cloudy if you enjoy the fruit. This is a gentle evening cup with a warmer aroma than peach tea and a pleasantly restrained herbal finish.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Water
• 1/2 cup Peach, pitted and sliced
• 1 small sprig Fresh thyme
• 1/8 tsp Alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit as listed, removing all stones, cores and hard stems.
2. Put the water and all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until any fresh fruit has softened.
3. Mash softened fruit gently, then strain if you prefer a smoother cup. Remove whole peel, herbs or ginger pieces. Serve comfortably warm.

Benefits

Peach and thyme · refreshing fluids

Using peach, thyme, and vanilla turns the measured water into a drink with a mellow stone-fruit sweetness. That water still counts toward your fluid intake.

The thyme detail

Here thyme supplies a gently savory aroma, with peach and vanilla turning that familiar ingredient into a different kind of warm cup.