Mango Iced Tea Recipe

Step 1

Place the mango, sugar, and water into a saucepan. Heat on low until the sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a high simmer. Simmer about 10 minutes occasionally mashing the mango pieces with a potato masher. and remove from the heat.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperate.

Step 4

Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids.

Step 5

Bottle and refrigerate for up to a week.

Step 6

Fill a saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Place ten regular size black or green tea bags into the boiling water. Boil 1 minute and remove the pot from the heat.

Step 8

Allow to steep and cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Fill a half-gallon pitcher with ice cubes. Pour the tea over the ice.

Step 10

Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour about 4 tablespoons of mango syrup into the glass. Fill with freshly brewed tea and enjoy.

Step 11

Garnish with lemon or lime slices and a sprig of mint.