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Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea: Your New Summer Refreshment

Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea is a refreshing summer beverage that combines the floral notes of hibiscus with the sweetness of ripe mango.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers Dried rose petals work as a flavorful substitute.
  • 4 cups Water Filtered water enhances taste.
For Sweetness
  • 1 cup Sugar Honey or agave syrup can be used as a healthier alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice Lemon juice serves as an alternative if lime is missing.
For the Fruity Twist
  • 1 medium Ripe Mango Adjust quantity based on sweetness preference.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cold Water Used for dilution to achieve desired flavor strength.
  • Ice Cubes Ice Cubes Use larger cubes to minimize dilution.
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Optional garnish for aroma and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Blender
  • Pitcher
  • Glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour 4 cups of filtered water into a pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the tea through a fine-mesh sieve to separate the hibiscus flowers from the liquid.
  4. While the tea is still warm, add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.
  5. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and stir well.
  6. Add 2 cups of cold water to the brewed tea and stir until mixed.
  7. Dice your ripe mango and blend until smooth, then stir the mango puree into the tea.
  8. Transfer the tea to a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  9. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For optimum flavor, steep hibiscus flowers for 10-15 minutes. Adjust sweetness according to the sweetness of the mango.

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