Mango Iced Tea
A bright, refreshing seasonal sip that balances the floral tannins of black tea with the tropical sweetness of ripe mango, perfect for summer refreshing.
Ingredients
Tea Base
- 2 bags Black Tea Bags Or 2 tsp loose leaf tea.
- 4 cups Water Divided for steeping and cooking.
Mango Puree
- 1 piece Ripe Mango Or frozen mango cubes.
- 2 tbsp Honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
Serving
- to taste cups Ice For serving.
Instructions
Steep the Tea
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Pour the boiled water into a large pitcher, add the black tea bags (or loose leaf tea in an infuser), and steep for about 10 minutes.
- For a stronger flavor, steep up to 12 minutes, but avoid bitterness. Remove bag or strain loose leaf at the end.
Cook and Puree the Mango
- In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 2 cups of water and add the diced mango. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mash the mango into a soft puree as it cooks.
- For a deeper flavor, roast mango at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes instead of simmering.
Strain and Sweeten
- Strain the mango mixture into the pitcher with steeped tea, pressing solids to extract as much puree as possible.
- Add honey to the mixture and stir until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Cool and Serve
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled (about 1–2 hours).
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mango slices, mint, or a lime wedge.
Notes
Use a sweet mango variety if available. Frozen mango cubes save prep time. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.3gSodium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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