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Homemade Mango Iced Tea

Homemade Mango Iced Tea: Your Refreshing Summer Escape

Cool and invigorating Homemade Mango Iced Tea perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 2 cups Water Essential for brewing the tea.
  • 2 bags Black Tea Provides robust flavor; can swap with loose leaf.
For the Mango Purée
  • 2 cups Ripe Mango Natural sweetness; can use frozen mango cubes.
  • 2 cups Water For boiling the mango.
For Sweetening
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust sweetness to taste; can use agave or sugar.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Key for serving chilled; can freeze mango juice for ice cubes.

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • Large pitcher
  • saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 2 cups of water in a kettle. Once ready, remove it from heat and add 2 black tea bags, steeping for about 10 minutes.
  2. While the tea is cooling, combine 2 cups of diced ripe mango with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Boil then simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the fruit to create a purée.
  3. Strain the mango purée into the brewed tea, removing any fibrous bits. Add honey to taste and stir until dissolved.
  4. Allow to cool for 15 minutes or refrigerate. Serve over ice and garnish with mango slices or fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For stronger tea, brew a bit longer. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Use ripe mango for a sweeter purée.

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