Mango Iced Tea Recipe with Fresh Ingredients
A refreshing homemade Mango Iced Tea made with ripe mangoes and freshly brewed black tea. Naturally sweet, easy to prepare, and perfect for cooling off on warm summer days.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Saucepan or kettle
- Pitcher
- Fine mesh sieve (optional)
- Measuring cups
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mango puree about 1 large ripe mango
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 to 3 black tea bags
- Honey or sweetener to taste (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mango slices for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the ripe mango into chunks. Blend until smooth. If using frozen mango, thaw before blending.
- Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool slightly.
- Stir the mango puree into the brewed tea until fully combined.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until well chilled.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Taste and sweeten with honey or your preferred sweetener if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour in the chilled mango iced tea, and garnish with fresh mango slices or mint before serving.
Notes
- Use fully ripe mangoes for the sweetest flavor.
- Avoid over steeping the tea to prevent bitterness.
- Chill before serving for the best taste.
- Stir well before pouring, as natural mango puree may settle.
- Green tea can be substituted for black tea for a lighter variation.