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Homemade Mango Iced Tea

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
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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.