Mango Iced Tea (Printable)

A fruity blend of ripe mango and black tea, ideal for cooling down on hot days or serving at summer gatherings.

# What You 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)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Place tea bags in a large pitcher and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Steep for 10 minutes, then remove and discard tea bags.
02 - Combine diced mango and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing mango occasionally to create smooth puree.
03 - Pour mango mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher containing brewed tea, pressing solids to extract maximum liquid.
04 - Stir honey into warm tea mixture until completely dissolved.
05 - Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mango slices if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It hits that perfect balance between fruity sweetness and refreshing tea bitterness
  • The homemade mango puree tastes infinitely better than any store bought syrup
  • You can whip up a whole pitcher in under 20 minutes
02 -
  • Straining the mango puree is non-negotiable unless you enjoy chewing your iced tea
  • The tea needs to cool completely before refrigerating to avoid raising your fridge temperature
  • This drink gets even better after sitting in the fridge overnight
03 -
  • Use frozen mango cubes when fresh mangoes are not in season, they work just as well
  • Brew your tea slightly stronger than you would for hot tea since the ice will dilute it
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