Mango Iced Tea Refreshment (Printer-friendly)

A chilled mango and black tea blend with honey, ideal for warm weather and casual sipping.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place tea bags in a large pitcher and pour 2 cups of boiling water. Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
02 - In a saucepan, combine diced mango and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the mango to create a smooth puree.
03 - Strain the mango mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the pitcher with the tea.
04 - Stir in honey until fully dissolved.
05 - Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
06 - Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mango slices if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a glass without any fancy equipment or complicated steps.
  • You can make a big pitcher in 15 minutes and let it chill while you do other things.
  • The natural sweetness of mango means you're not dumping in processed syrups or artificial flavors.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step or you'll end up with gritty bits of mango flesh that feel strange on your tongue.
  • The tea tastes completely different once it's cold, so always taste it while it's warm and adjust the honey before refrigerating.
03 -
  • Keep a pitcher of this in your fridge during summer and it becomes the drink you offer everyone, no matter the occasion.
  • Strain the mango mixture through cheesecloth instead of a sieve if you want it crystal clear and elegant-looking.
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