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Mango Green Tea

A refreshing and naturally sweetened beverage that combines the vegetal notes of green tea with the pure sweetness of ripe mango. Ready in just 10 minutes, this cafe-quality drink is packed with antioxidants and requires no special equipment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 to 3 green tea bags or 1 to 1.5 teaspoons loose leaf green tea
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice optional, adds brightness
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • Pinch of sea salt optional, enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • Kettle or pot for heating water
  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tall drinking glasses
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or small pot, heating to around 160 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pour the hot water over 2 to 3 green tea bags or loose leaf tea in a cup or small pot. Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer. Pour the brewed tea into a separate container and let it cool for at least 2 minutes.
  4. If using fresh mango, cut it into chunks, removing the pit and skin. If using frozen mango, let it sit out for 2 to 3 minutes so it is slightly softer.
  5. Pour the cooled brewed tea into your blender, then add 1.5 cups of mango chunks.
  6. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or agave and 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice if using.
  7. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and no mango chunks remain.
  8. Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or directly into glasses if you want a perfectly smooth drink without any pulp (optional step).
  9. Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes, then pour the mango green tea over the ice. Add a pinch of sea salt on top if desired.

Notes

Brew a larger batch of green tea and store it in the refrigerator, then you can blend up individual servings throughout the week without reheating water each time. Freeze leftover cooled tea in ice cube trays to make future batches without dilution. Serve immediately after blending for the best flavor and color. The drink stays good in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.