Description
This vibrant mango iced tea is a refreshing blend of bold black tea and sweet ripe mango, with a splash of lime for balance. Perfect for hot days and tropical vibes in every glass.
Ingredients
- Black Tea Bags: 4 – Provide a strong, bold base to balance the sweetness
- Fresh Mango: 2 ripe, peeled and diced – Gives that tropical fruity punch
- Water: 4 cups – For brewing the tea
- Sugar or Honey: 2 to 3 tablespoons – Adds sweetness to enhance the mango flavor
- Lime Juice: 1 tablespoon – Lifts and brightens the overall taste
- Ice Cubes: As needed – For serving it chilled and crisp
- Mint Leaves (optional): A few – Adds a cooling freshness
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan.
- Combine Ingredients: Steep the tea bags in hot water for 5–7 minutes. Remove bags and stir in sugar while the tea is still warm.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge.
- Assemble the Dish: Meanwhile, puree the mango in a blender with lime juice. Strain if needed for a smoother texture.
- Cook to Perfection: In a large pitcher, mix the chilled tea with mango puree. Stir well to combine.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity. Add ice cubes and a few mint leaves.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into tall glasses, garnish with mango chunks or lime slices, and sip away.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor.
- For extra chill, freeze mango chunks and use as ice.
- Make a concentrated tea and dilute with ice for quicker cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg