Peach Mango Iced Tea
A bright and refreshing homemade iced tea infused with fresh peach and mango, lightly sweetened and perfectly chilled for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water, divided
- 3 black tea bags
- 1 large fresh peach, sliced
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
- In the same saucepan, combine sliced peach, diced mango, sugar, and remaining 2 cups of water.
- Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and fruit softens.
- Strain the fruit syrup into the brewed tea, pressing lightly on the fruit to extract flavor. Stir in lemon juice.
- Allow tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled tea over ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Taste before chilling and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Do not over steep the tea to avoid bitterness.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/peach-mango-iced-tea/