Mango Iced Tea
This Mango Iced Tea is the perfect summer iced tea recipe that combines the mango flavor with refreshing tea. A fruit tea recipe like this one brings a change from the traditional chai recipe which is usually consumed in a typical Indian household all year long. Plus, who doesn't love mangoes? This fruit tea recipe gives you another delicious way to enjoy summer fruit uniquely.
Servings 6 serves
Equipment
- Stove Top
- Sauce Pan
- MagicBullet Blender
- Mixing Bowl
- Pitcher or Carafe
Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water
- 4 black tea bags. You can also use black tea leaves for more flavor or green tea in case you do not have black tea available.
- 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
Step 1: Steep the Tea
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.4 cups filtered water
- Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and add the black tea bags.4 black tea bags.
- Let the tea bags steep in the hot water for about 5-7 minutes, or until the desired strength is reached.
Step 2: Prepare the Mango Puree
- While the tea is steeping, prepare the mango puree by blending the diced mango with sugar and mint leaves in a blender or food processor until smooth.1 ripe mango, 1/4 cup honey or sugar, Fresh mint leaves
Step 3: Combine Tea and Mango Puree
- In a large pitcher, pour the brewed tea (sieve if using tea leaves) and mango puree.
- Stir well to combine, ensuring the mango puree is evenly mixed throughout the tea.
Step 4: Chill or Serve
- You may refrigerate the pitcher for a couple of hours before serving.
- Or you may serve it immediately on ice.Ice cubes