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Refreshing Mango Peach Iced Tea with Honey Simple Syrup

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A bright and fruity iced tea featuring mango and peach with a smooth honey simple syrup, perfect for a refreshing summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 4 black tea bags
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz) filtered water
  • 1 cup diced ripe mango (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup sliced ripe peach (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz) honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz) water (for honey simple syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon (0.5 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Make the Honey Simple Syrup: Combine ½ cup honey and ½ cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until honey dissolves completely (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Brew the Tea: Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  3. Prepare the Fruit: Dice 1 cup of ripe mango and slice 1 cup of peach. Optionally mash half the mango slightly for extra texture.
  4. Mix Tea and Syrup: In a large pitcher, combine cooled tea with the honey simple syrup. Stir well. Add 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir.
  5. Add Fruit: Toss in the diced mango and peach slices. Stir gently.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours to allow fruit infusion.
  7. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the iced tea over, and garnish with extra peach slices or mint if desired.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen fruit; thaw frozen fruit before use to avoid watering down the tea. Steep black tea for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Chill tea well before serving to preserve flavor intensity. Muddling some fruit before adding tea enhances flavor. Store leftover tea in airtight container up to 3 days.

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Keywords: mango iced tea, peach iced tea, honey simple syrup, summer drink, refreshing iced tea, homemade iced tea, fruity iced tea

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