Mango Iced Tea (Print Version)

A fruity blend of ripe mango and black tea, ideal for staying cool on hot days.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 & Serving

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place tea bags in a large pitcher. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the bags. Steep for 10 minutes to extract full flavor. Remove and discard tea bags.
02 - Combine diced mango and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing mango occasionally to break down fibers and create a smooth puree.
03 - Pour hot mango mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the pitcher containing brewed tea. Press with a spoon to extract maximum liquid. Discard mango pulp remaining in sieve.
04 - Add honey to the warm tea and mango mixture. Stir vigorously until completely dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
05 - Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours until thoroughly cold.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled mango tea over ice. Garnish with fresh mango slices if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It strikes that perfect balance between the rich sweetness of ripe mango and the refreshing bitterness of black tea
  • You can make a big batch ahead and keep it in the fridge for those moments when guests drop by unexpectedly
02 -
  • Using frozen mango actually works beautifully and saves you from wrestling with a slippery fruit and a sharp knife
  • If your mango puree seems too thick after straining, don't be afraid to add a splash more water
03 -
  • Making the mango puree a day ahead gives the flavors time to meld and develop this incredible depth
  • A splash of coconut milk turns this into what might be the most refreshing mango thai tea you've ever tasted
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