Mango Iced Tea (Print View)

A fruity blend of ripe mango and black tea, served chilled for a refreshing summer beverage.

# Components:

→ Tea Base

01 - 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
02 - 2 cups boiling water

→ Mango Puree

03 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced or 1 cup frozen mango cubes
04 - 2 cups water

→ Sweetener and Serving

05 - 2 tablespoons honey or to taste
06 - Ice cubes as needed
07 - Fresh mango slices for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Place the tea bags in a large pitcher and pour in 2 cups of boiling water. Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
02 - In a saucepan, combine the diced mango and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the mango to create a puree.
03 - Strain the mango mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the pitcher with the tea.
04 - Stir in the honey until dissolved.
05 - Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice with fresh mango slices for garnish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural mango sweetness means you need less added sugar than typical sweet tea recipes
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like you planned it for days
  • The vibrant color makes even a regular Tuesday afternoon feel like a small celebration
02 -
  • Oversteeping the tea makes it bitter and no amount of mango can fix that mistake
  • Using underripe mango results in a tart drink that tastes more like lemonade than the tropical treat you're after
03 -
  • Press the mango through the sieve firmly but don't force the pulp through if you prefer a smoother drink
  • The honey dissolves best in warm liquid, so add it before you refrigerate everything
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