Mango Iced Tea Refreshment (Print-Friendly Version)
Chilled black tea pairs with sweet mango and honey for a fruity refreshment ideal for warm afternoons.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea
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1 ripe mango, peeled and diced, or an equivalent portion of frozen mango cubes
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4 cups (960 ml) water, divided
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
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Ice cubes, as needed
# How to Make It:
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Boil 2 cups (480 ml) of water and pour into a large heatproof pitcher. Add black tea bags and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
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In a saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups (480 ml) of water with diced mango. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the mango as it softens into a puree.
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Strain the mango mixture through a fine sieve into the pitcher with the steeped tea, discarding the mango solids. Add honey and stir thoroughly until fully dissolved.
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Allow the iced tea to cool to room temperature. Serve over ice cubes and, if desired, garnish with fresh mango slices.
# Additional Tips:
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For a vegan adaptation, replace honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.