Description
Refreshing tropical mango iced tea delivers a perfect summer beverage with Caribbean-inspired flavors. Cool Hawaiian mango notes blend seamlessly with black tea, creating a delightful drink you’ll savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango or 1 cup frozen mango cubes
- 4 tea bags
- 4 cups water
Sweetener:
- Honey to taste
Serving and Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mango slices for garnish
Instructions
- Brew robust black tea by pouring boiling water over tea bags in a large pitcher, allowing them to steep for precisely 10 minutes to extract maximum flavor intensity.
- Prepare fresh mango pulp by cutting ripe mango into small chunks and simmering in water over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, gradually mashing the fruit to release its natural sweetness.
- Strain the softened mango mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly into the brewed tea, ensuring a smooth liquid without fibrous remnants.
- Incorporate honey into the tea mixture, whisking thoroughly until completely dissolved and creating a harmonious blend of tea and mango essence.
- Allow the combined liquid to cool to room temperature, then transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator for comprehensive chilling, which typically takes about 1-2 hours.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled mango tea over them, creating a refreshing tropical beverage.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing each glass with delicate mango slice wedges, adding a vibrant visual and flavor accent to the drink.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet mangoes for the most vibrant and intense flavor in your iced tea.
- Experiment with different tea varieties like green, black, or herbal to create unique flavor profiles.
- For a sugar-free version, replace honey with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a healthier alternative.
- Enhance the tropical feel by adding a splash of coconut water or a mint leaf garnish for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg