Craving for tea but it's too hot to drink one? Try this refreshing Mango Iced Tea. The perfect beverage for Summer. It's sweet, fruity and full of flavour. A great way to use up mangoes this season.
Cold brewed tea is perfect for outdoor garden parties. It can be prepared in advance and enjoyed in the hot, humid days or taken along for a picnic.
Mango is definitely one of my favorite summer fruits. I already have a recipe for Mini Mango Cakes which is super yum. But now this refreshing Mango Iced Tea will beat the heat this season.
Mango Tea might sound complicated but it is not. All you need is some brewed black tea and mango syrup. You can definitely get ready-made mango nectar but fresh is way better. Mix the two and your iced tea is ready! Easy-peasy right?!
How To Make Mango Iced Tea
This mango iced tea recipe is perfect for a hot day. Let's make it!
- In a pan, add mangoes, sugar and water.
- Bring the water to a boil and then let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Mash the mangoes with a spoon or a fork and leave this mixture aside to rest for around 30 minutes. Cover the pot.
- Then pass the mixture through a sieve to separate the pulp from the syrup.
- Use a spatula to squeeze every last bit of syrup. You will be left with some mango flesh. Discard it.
- Refrigerate the mango syrup.
- In another pot brew some black tea.
- Let the tea cool before using it.
- Fill tall glasses with some ice cubes. And add the mango syrup.
- Pour the cooled brewed tea on top. Mix the mixture or let the layers show, whichever way you prefer. Garnish with whole raspberries and mint leaves and serve the mango tea cold.
Expert Tips
- Use Ripe Mangoes – Ripe, fresh mangoes give the best natural sweetness and flavor. You can sub with mango puree, nectar or mango juice.
- Choose the Right Tea – Black tea will give a bolder flavor, while green tea is lighter and more refreshing. Adjust based on your personal preference.
- Brew Properly – Don’t over-steep the tea, or it may turn bitter. Stick to 3–5 minutes for black tea and 2–3 minutes for green tea.
- Sweeten to Taste – Honey, simple syrup, or agave work well. Adjust the sweetness based on your mango’s ripeness.
- Chill for Best Flavor – Let the tea cool before adding ice to prevent watering down. You can also refrigerate it for a few hours.
- Add Citrus – A squeeze of lemon or lime balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors.
FAQs
It is a refreshing blend of fruity sweetness and bold tea flavors. The mango adds a tropical taste, while the tea provides a slightly earthy touch. It’s smooth, mildly bitter, and perfectly balanced between sweet and refreshing—especially when served chilled with ice.
You can definitely make the mango syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It is best to brew the black tea on the same day for maximum flavour.
You can replace the mango syrup part with any fruit of your choice. Experiment with strawberries, peach, blueberry or even lemon. The options are endless.
More Summer Drinks
- Virgin Strawberry Pina Colada
- Lotus Biscoff Milkshake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
- Banana Date Smoothie
- Mango Mojito Mocktail
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📖 Recipe
Mango Iced Tea
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water for mango syrup
- 1 ripe mango diced
- 2 black tea bags
- 3 cups water for tea
- 10-12 fresh raspberries
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Put diced mango, sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring the water to boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Mash the mangoes with a spoon or fork.
- Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 30 minutes.
- When cooled, strain this mixture so that you are left with mango syrup without the flesh. Discard the flesh and refrigerate the syrup.
- Boil the water for tea and add the tea bags. Let simmer for 2 minutes or more, depending on how strong you like your tea. Cool this tea.
- Fill two tall glasses or four medium-sized glasses with ice cubes and divide the mango syrup between them.
- Then pour in the tea equally.
- Add some raspberries and mint just before serving and enjoy the mango tea cold.
Notes
- Replace black tea with green tea bags if you prefer a less strong flavor.
- Don’t over-steep the tea, or it may turn bitter.
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