This Mango Iced Tea blends sun-ripened mango purée with crisp black tea for a tropical twist on classic iced tea. Perfect for summer picnics, poolside lounging, or BBQ parties, it’s naturally sweetened and bursting with vitamin C.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ No refined sugar – sweetened with honey or agave
✔️ Ultra-refreshing with a hint of citrus
✔️ Customizable caffeine level (use decaf if preferred)
✔️ Kid-friendly & cocktail-ready (add rum for a mango tea punch!)
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Tea Base:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or 2 tbsp loose-leaf tea)
- 2 tbsp honey or agave (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Mango Purée:
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (or 1.5 cups frozen mango)
- 2 tbsp water (to help blend)
For Serving:
- Crushed ice
- Fresh mint leaves
- Mango slices and lime wheels for garnish
- Optional boozy upgrade: 1 oz white rum or vodka per glass
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Brew the Tea (5 mins)
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add tea bags and steep for 4-5 mins (adjust strength to taste).
- Stir in honey and lime juice until dissolved. Let cool to room temp.
2️⃣ Make Mango Purée (3 mins)
- Blend mango chunks with 2 tbsp water until smooth. Strain for a silkier texture (optional).
3️⃣ Combine & Chill (2 mins)
- In a pitcher, mix cooled tea with mango purée. Stir well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour (or serve immediately over ice).
4️⃣ Serve
- Fill glasses with crushed ice.
- Pour mango tea over ice.
- Garnish with mango slices, lime wheels, and mint.
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Health Notes:
• No artificial flavors (all-natural mango sweetness)
• Antioxidant-rich from black tea
🌟 Pro Tips
✅ Use ripe mangoes: Look for fragrant, slightly soft fruit with no wrinkles.
✅ Stronger tea flavor? Steep for 6-7 mins for a bolder taste.
✅ Frozen mango shortcut: Substitute 1.5 cups frozen mango (thawed).
🥭✨ Tropical Mango Iced Tea (Sweet, Refreshing & 10-Minute Recipe!)
Description
Ripe mangoes are blended into a silky purée, then mixed with brewed black tea, honey, and a splash of lime for balance. Served over crushed ice with mint, it’s a tropical escape in a glass.
Ingredients
For the Tea Base:
For the Mango Purée:
For Serving:
Instructions
Brew the Tea (5 mins)
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add tea bags and steep for 4-5 mins (adjust strength to taste).
- Stir in honey and lime juice until dissolved. Let cool to room temp.
Make Mango Purée (3 mins)
- Blend mango chunks with 2 tbsp water until smooth. Strain for a silkier texture (optional).
Combine & Chill (2 mins)
- In a pitcher, mix cooled tea with mango purée. Stir well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour (or serve immediately over ice).
Serve
- Fill glasses with crushed ice.
- Pour mango tea over ice.
- Garnish with mango slices, lime wheels, and mint.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 100kcal
Note
Health Notes:
• No artificial flavors (all-natural mango sweetness)
• Antioxidant-rich from black tea
