Description
This refreshing Mango Strawberry Iced Tea is a perfect summer beverage that blends the rich flavors of brewed black tea with fresh mango and strawberries. Naturally sweetened with honey or sugar, it’s served chilled with ice and garnished with mint leaves for a cool, fruity twist ideal for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 cups brewed black tea
Fruit Puree
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (to taste)
Additional
- 2 cups ice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew Tea: Brew the black tea according to your preferred method and allow it to cool to room temperature, ensuring it is not hot to prevent melting the ice quickly later.
- Prepare Fruit Puree: In a blender, combine the diced mango and sliced strawberries along with honey or sugar. Blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth puree, fully incorporating the sweetness and fruit flavors.
- Mix Tea and Puree: Transfer the cooled black tea into a large pitcher and stir in the fruit puree, mixing thoroughly to create a well-balanced fruity tea base.
- Add Ice: Add 2 cups of ice to the pitcher and stir the mixture well to chill the tea and integrate the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the iced tea into individual glasses and garnish each with fresh mint leaves if desired for an aromatic and visually appealing finish.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or sugar to suit your taste.
- Use freshly brewed tea for the best flavor; black tea pairs beautifully with tropical fruits.
- For a colder drink, chill the tea and fruits before blending and assembling.
- Mint leaves add freshness but are optional if unavailable.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
