Homemade Mango Iced Tea

Cool down this summer with a refreshing glass of Homemade Mango Iced Tea, the perfect blend of tropical fruit and classic brewed tea. This easy-to-follow recipe uses a fresh mango simple syrup to create a vibrant, thirst-quenching drink that is far superior to store-bought versions.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This Homemade Mango Iced Tea is a game-changer for backyard barbecues and hot afternoons. You will love how the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes elevates a standard pitcher of tea into a gourmet beverage. Plus, by making your own mango simple syrup, you have complete control over the flavor intensity and sweetness levels, making it a much healthier and tastier alternative to powdered mixes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 2 large ripe mangos, peeled and diced
• 10 regular sized black or green tea bags
• 6 cups of water

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Mango Syrup: Place the diced mango, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water into a saucepan.
2. Heat the mixture on low until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a high simmer.
4. Simmer for about 10 minutes, occasionally mashing the mango pieces with a potato masher to extract all the flavor.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
6. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bottle to remove the solids; you can refrigerate this for up to a week.
7. Brew the Tea: Fill a saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
8. Place ten regular-sized black or green tea bags into the boiling water and boil for 1 minute.
9. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the tea to steep and cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
10. Assemble the Drink: Fill a half-gallon pitcher with ice cubes and pour the brewed tea over the ice.
11. To serve, fill a glass with fresh ice cubes and pour about 4 tablespoons of the prepared mango syrup into the glass.
12. Fill the rest of the glass with the freshly brewed tea, stir well, and enjoy.

Expert Tips / Pro Tips

For the best Homemade Mango Iced Tea, always use the ripest mangoes you can find, as they provide the most intense flavor. When steeping your tea, remember that black tea should only steep for 5 minutes or less; if left too long, the tea will develop a bitter taste. If you want to save time, you can use frozen mango chunks to make the syrup, which works just as well as fresh fruit.

Variations & Substitutions

While black tea is the traditional base for this recipe, green tea offers a lighter, more floral alternative that pairs beautifully with mango. If you prefer a less sweet drink, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar in the syrup or use a honey substitute. For a sparkling version, mix the mango syrup with half brewed tea and half sparkling water or club soda.

Serving Suggestions

This tropical tea is best served in a tall glass with plenty of ice. To make it look as good as it tastes, garnish with lemon or lime slices and a fresh sprig of mint. It is the perfect accompaniment to summer meals like grilled shrimp, spicy tacos, or a fresh garden salad.

Storage, Freezing & Reheating

The mango simple syrup can be stored in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The brewed tea is best consumed within 2 to 3 days for the freshest flavor. While you do not need to reheat this drink, you can freeze the mango syrup in ice cube trays. These mango cubes are perfect for adding to your Homemade Mango Iced Tea later on without diluting the flavor as they melt.

Nutrition Information

Homemade Mango Iced Tea

Cool down this summer with a refreshing glass of Homemade Mango Iced Tea, the perfect blend of tropical fruit and classic brewed tea. This easy-to-follow recipe uses a fresh mango simple syrup to create a vibrant, thirst-quenching drink that is far superior to store-bought versions.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 glasses

Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 128

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Mango Syrup

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 large ripe mangos peeled and diced

Tea

• 10 regular sized black or green tea bags
• 6 cups water

Serving

• Ice cubes

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Potato masher
• Fine Mesh Strainer
• Pitcher

Method

 

1. Place the diced mango, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water into a saucepan.
   1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 2 large ripe mangos
2. Heat the mixture on low until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a high simmer.
4. Simmer for about 10 minutes, occasionally mashing the mango pieces with a potato masher to extract all the flavor.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
6. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bottle to remove the solids; you can refrigerate this for up to a week.

1. Fill a saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
   6 cups water
2. Place ten regular-sized black or green tea bags into the boiling water and boil for 1 minute.
   10 regular sized black or green tea bags
3. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the tea to steep and cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

1. Fill a half-gallon pitcher with ice cubes and pour the brewed tea over the ice.
2. To serve, fill a glass with fresh ice cubes and pour about 4 tablespoons of the prepared mango syrup into the glass.
3. Fill the rest of the glass with the freshly brewed tea, stir well, and enjoy.

Notes

Expert Tips: For the best Homemade Mango Iced Tea, always use the ripest mangoes you can find. When steeping your tea, remember that black tea should only steep for 5 minutes or less; if left too long, the tea will develop a bitter taste. You can use frozen mango chunks to make the syrup.Variations: Green tea offers a lighter, more floral alternative. If you prefer a less sweet drink, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar or use a honey substitute. For a sparkling version, mix the mango syrup with half brewed tea and half sparkling water.

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