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To make the rooibos iced tea, bring the filtered water to a boil. Combine in a pitcher with the rooibos tea, and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain the tea, then let it come to room temperature. Then refrigerate until completely cool, about one hour. ***
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To make the peach simple syrup, combine the sugar, water, and peaches in a saucepan set over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, mashing the peaches with a spoon as you go. After 20 minutes, the peaches should be very soft and the liquid should be pink. Let the peach simple syrup cool completely.
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To assemble the peach iced tea, add ice to a glass and fill about 3/4 of the way up with the tea. Add a few tablespoons of the peach simple syrup, or more, per your taste. Add a splash of seltzer on top if desired, then garnish the glass with a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint.
