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Refreshing Peach Mango Iced Green Tea Lemonade

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A bright, tangy, and refreshing summer drink combining green tea, fresh peaches, mangoes, and lemonade for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 green tea bags (Twinings or Bigelow preferred)
  • 4 cups water (1 liter), divided
  • 2 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or 1 cup frozen peach slices, thawed)
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and sliced (or 1 cup frozen mango chunks, thawed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 34 lemons)
  • 3 tablespoons honey or agave nectar (adjust to taste; can substitute with maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener)
  • Ice cubes, as needed for serving
  • Fresh mint leaves, a few sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups (500 ml) of water to a near boil (about 175°F or 80°C). Pour it over the 4 green tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Let steep for 3-4 minutes. Remove the bags and let the tea cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  2. While the tea cools, add the sliced peaches and mango to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. For less pulp, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the fresh lemon juice and honey (or chosen sweetener). Whisk until the honey dissolves completely.
  4. Pour the cooled green tea, fruit puree, and lemonade base into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 2 cups (500 ml) of cold water to dilute and stir well. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey, water, or lemon juice as needed.
  5. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach mango iced green tea lemonade over. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Do not oversteep the green tea to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for best brightness. Frozen fruit can be used and adds chill to the drink. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir before serving. Freeze fruit puree in ice cube trays for extra cold without dilution.

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