Mango Iced Tea Refreshing Drink (Print)

A cool, fruity drink combining sweet mango puree with robust black tea for a refreshing 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 Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - Place tea bags in a large pitcher and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove and discard tea bags.
02 - Combine diced mango and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the mango occasionally to create a smooth puree.
03 - Strain the 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 mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
06 - Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with fresh mango slices if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It strikes that perfect balance between refreshing tea and lush fruit sweetness
  • You can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for impromptu guests
  • The mango puree method gives you way more flavor than just tossing in fruit slices
02 -
  • Straining the mango puree is nonnegotiable unless you want a pulpy situation
  • Letting the tea cool before refrigerating prevents that watered down taste from condensation
  • The mango sweetness varies wildly, so always taste before adding more honey
03 -
  • Frozen mango cubes work perfectly when fresh mangoes are out of season
  • If the tea tastes too strong initially, it will mellow out as it chills
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