Mango Iced Tea (Printer View)

A refreshing blend of ripe mango puree and black tea, naturally sweetened with honey for the perfect summer beverage.

# 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 and Garnish

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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness from real mango puts those powdered drink mixes to shame
  • It strikes that perfect balance between refreshing and substantial, unlike watered down iced tea
02 -
  • I once forgot to remove the tea bags and ended up with something that tasted like bitter punishment
  • The mango mixture needs to be strained while hot or it becomes impossibly thick and gloppy
03 -
  • Frozen mango works in a pinch, but fresh fruit gives this floral note that's worth the extra prep time
  • If the tea tastes flat, a tiny pinch of salt fixes everything somehow
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