Mango Peach Iced Tea (Print Version)

A fruity iced tea combining mango, peach, and fresh mint for a delightful chill.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 4 cups water
02 - 4 black tea bags

→ Fruit Purée

03 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
04 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ To Serve

07 - 2 cups cold water
08 - 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
09 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
10 - Mango and peach slices for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool completely.
02 - In a blender, combine diced mango, diced peaches, honey or agave syrup, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
03 - Strain the fruit purée through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove fibers, if desired.
04 - Add the cooled tea to the pitcher with the fruit purée. Stir well to combine.
05 - Add 2 cups cold water and 1 cup ice cubes. Stir to chill and dilute to taste.
06 - Add half of the mint leaves to the pitcher, muddling gently to release flavor.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or until thoroughly chilled.
08 - Pour over additional ice cubes in glasses, garnish with mango and peach slices and fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Naturally fruity and refreshing without artificial flavors or concentrates
  • Easy to customize with your favorite tea base—black or green tea both work beautifully
  • Vegan and gluten-free, making it accessible for nearly every diet
  • Takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, including chilling time
  • Perfect for batch-making and serving to guests at summer gatherings
  • The fresh mint adds a cooling, aromatic element that elevates the whole experience
02 -
  • Make the tea base and fruit purée the night before and refrigerate separately—combine them just before serving for the freshest flavor
  • Freeze some of the prepared tea in ice cube trays to use instead of regular ice, preventing dilution as they melt
  • Gently bruise the mint leaves before adding them to release more of their aromatic oils
  • If using honey and want to keep the recipe strictly vegan, opt for agave or maple syrup instead
  • Double or triple the recipe for parties—it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • Add a splash of vodka or rum for an adults-only version at evening gatherings
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