Description
A vibrant fusion of robust black tea and naturally sweet mango puree, sweetened with honey. This homemade iced tea uses real fruit and tea leaves to create a refreshing, zero-alcohol beverage with no artificial additives.
Ingredients
Black Tea Bags
2 Bags (preferably Assam or Ceylon; 2 tsp loose leaf if preferred)
Ripe Mango
1 Large (or 1.5 cups frozen mango cubes)
Water
4 Cups (divided into two 2-cup portions)
Honey
2 Tablespoons (adjust to taste; replace with agave/maple syrup if needed)
Ice
As needed (use large cubes for slow dilution)
Instructions
Boil 2 cups water in a kettle
Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes
Strain tea into a pitcher
Meanwhile, add mango chunks and 2 cups water to a saucepan
Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until fragrant
Blend mango mix until smooth using an immersion blender
Chill mango puree in the fridge
Once steamed tea and puree are both cold, combine them
Stir in honey until dissolved
Chill mixture for at least 2 hours
Serve over large ice cubes in 4 glasses
Notes
Use the ripest mango available for maximum flavor
Adjust sweetness by adding 0.5-1 tbsp honey to individual servings
To save time, use frozen mango with 2 minutes extra simmering time
Leftover tea will keep in the fridge for 24 hours
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Healthy Smoothie Drink Recipes Ideas
- Method: Cold Brewing
- Cuisine: American/Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg