Description
This refreshing Homemade Mango Iced Tea combines the robust flavor of black tea with the sweet, tropical taste of mango puree. Perfect for a hot day, this easy-to-make iced tea is sweetened to taste and garnished with fresh mango slices and mint leaves, making it a delightful and cooling beverage for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 cups Water
- 2 Black Tea Bags
Mango Mixture
- 1 cup Mango Puree
- 2-3 tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
Serving
- Ice Cubes
- Fresh Mango Slices (for garnish)
- Mint Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water in a pot or kettle. Once boiling, add 2 black tea bags and steep for 5 minutes to extract rich flavors. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Mango Tea Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled black tea with 1 cup of mango puree. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Serve with Ice: Fill glasses generously with ice cubes. Pour the prepared mango tea over the ice to chill the drink immediately.
- Garnish: Garnish each glass with fresh mango slices and a few mint leaves to add a burst of color and freshness.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this cool, fruity, and invigorating homemade mango iced tea.
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the sweetness of the mango puree and personal taste preference.
- For an extra refreshing flavor, chill the tea base in the refrigerator before mixing with mango puree.
- You can substitute black tea with green tea for a different tea flavor profile.
- Mango puree can be homemade by blending fresh ripe mangoes or store-bought for convenience.
- Use fresh mint leaves for best flavor and aroma when garnishing.
