Description
Mango Iced Tea is the ultimate summer refresher that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the robust flavors of black tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 3 black tea bags
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Brew the tea: Boil 4 cups of filtered water. Remove from heat and steep 3 black tea bags for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare mango mixture: In a bowl, mix 1 cup of mango puree with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until well combined.
- Sweeten the tea: Once cooled slightly, stir in honey or agave syrup to taste.
- Combine: In a pitcher, mix the brewed tea with the mango-lemon mixture.
- Serve: Pour over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with lemon slices or mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute mango with other fruits like pineapple or peach for unique flavors. Infuse with fresh mint leaves or use flavored teas such as green or hibiscus for added freshness. Adjust sweetness according to preference; start with less sweetener and add more if needed.