Mango Iced Tea
Mango Iced Tea is a refreshing, fruity ice tea recipe made using ripe, juicy mangoes. Make this tropical drink from scratch at home using five simple ingredients.
You may like some more tea recipes: Thai Iced Tea, Apple Iced Tea, Passion Fruit Iced Tea, Iced Mango Green Tea, and Strawberry Tea.
One good thing about summers is the mangoes. I wait all year long for mangoes to show up at the market, and then I go crazy. I eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and make many recipes using them.
Over the years, I have made mango versions of many of my favorite recipes—Mango Phirni, Mango Shrikhand, you name it, and chances are you will find the recipe on this blog.
This mango iced tea recipe is my classic iced tea recipe flavored with mango puree. I make it all the time during summer months. It is a great drink to sip on the hot summer days. Try it!
About Mango Iced Tea
Mango Iced Tea is a refreshing summer drink made using brewed black tea, mango puree, lime juice, and mint leaves. It is a perfect drink for summer parties, BBQs, picnics, or brunches.
During summers, when mangoes are in season, I make a big pitcher of this iced tea using fresh mangoes and sip it all day. However, if its not mango season, then you can make this drink using canned or frozen mangoes as well.
Made in just 15 minutes, it is easy, fruity, and gives instant relief from the blistering heat.
Ingredients
Black Tea – I made this iced mango tea using loose Assam black tea leaves but you can also make it with green tea or Earl Grey tea.
You can use tea bags in place of loose tea.
Mango Puree – You can make mango puree at home or buy a can. I have mentioned the process of making homemade puree in this post below.
Lime – Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best result. You can also use lemon juice.
Mint Leaves – Fresh mint leaves add a refreshing and distinct taste to this drink. You can replace them with basil leaves for a flavor change.
Sweetener – If the mangoes are sweet enough, you do not need any sweetener. But if you need to, choose from sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey (not vegan).
Add tequila, white rum, or vodka splash to make spiked mango iced tea.
How To Make Mango Iced Tea
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Once the water boils, switch off the heat and stir in 3 teaspoon loose black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags).
Cover the pan with a lid and let the tea steep for 1-2 minutes or until it reaches the desired strength.
Strain the brewed tea in a pitcher.
Stir in 4 teaspoon sugar (or any other sweetener) until dissolved.
Stir in 1 cup mango puree, 6 teaspoon lime juice, and 15-20 mint leaves. Refrigerate the tea for 1-2 hours.
Fill 4 tall serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the tea over the ice, garnish with a sprig of mint leaves, and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wash a ripe and juicy mango and wipe it using a paper towel. Peel the skin using a sharp knife. Now cut the flesh away from the seed. Discard the seed and cut the flesh into small pieces. Add the pieces to a blender and blend until smooth. Mango puree is ready to use. Refrigerate it for 2-3 days or freeze it for up to 6 months. You can make the puree in bulk, freeze it in small containers, and use it in your recipes.
I have a detailed post on how to make Mango Puree. Do check it out for more details.
If you brew the tea leaves for a long time, the tea will turn bitter. Do not brew the tea for more than 2 minutes.
Yes, you can. Puree a handful of chopped peaches, pineapple, raspberry or passion fruit, and add them along with mango puree to make a variation of this sweet tea.
Storage Suggestions
This tea tastes best when made fresh, but if you have leftovers, they will last for 3 to 4 days in a covered glass jar when kept in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
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Mango Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 teaspoons loose black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 4 teaspoons sugar (or any other sweetener)
- 1 cup mango puree
- 6 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 15-20 mint leaves (more for garnishing)
- ice cubes (as required)
- lime slices (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, switch off the heat and stir in tea leaves (or tea bags). Cover the pan with a lid and let the tea steep for 1-2 minutes or until the desired level of strength.
- Strain the brewed tea in a pitcher.
- Stir in sugar (or any other sweetener of your choice) until dissolved.
- Stir in the mango puree, lime juice, and mint leaves. Refrigerate the tea for 1-2 hours.
- Fill 4 tall serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the tea over the ice, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
Great recipe! I have made it several times. Love it.
I made this for my daughter and she liked it.
Happy to hear 🙂