A fruity, refreshing blend of ripe mango and black tea, ideal for staying cool on warm days or serving at gatherings.
# What you need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
02 - 2 cups boiling water
→ Mango Puree
03 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced or 1 cup frozen mango cubes
04 - 2 cups water
→ Sweetener & Serving
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or to taste
06 - Ice cubes as needed
07 - Fresh mango slices for garnish (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Place tea bags in a large pitcher and pour in 2 cups boiling water. Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove tea bags and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a saucepan, combine diced mango and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing mango occasionally to create a smooth puree.
03 - Strain mango mixture through a fine mesh sieve directly into pitcher with brewed tea, pressing gently to extract all liquid.
04 - Stir honey into warm tea mixture until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
05 - Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Serve over ice glasses and garnish with fresh mango slices if desired.
