Description
This Homemade Mango Iced Tea blends rich black tea with sweet mango puree for a refreshing, fruity beverage that’s perfect for hot days. Naturally sweetened and customizable, it’s a tropical twist on a classic iced tea.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 black tea bags (or green tea if preferred)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2–4 tbsp honey or sugar (to taste)
- Ice
- Optional: fresh mint leaves, mango slices, lemon wheels for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water and steep tea bags for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Blend chopped mangoes with a bit of water until smooth to make a mango puree.
- Optional: Strain the mango puree through a fine sieve for a smoother texture.
- Pour mango puree into a large pitcher and stir in cooled tea, lemon juice, and sweetener. Adjust to taste.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint, lemon, or mango slices if desired.
Notes
- Add sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy variation.
- Use agave or maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Infuse tea with cinnamon or ginger for a spiced twist.
- Can substitute fresh mango with bottled mango juice—adjust sweetness accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
