This mango iced tea is a blend of black tea, mango nectar and honey with fresh fruit for garnish. A quick and easy drink that’s perfect for a hot day!

When it’s warm outside, I whip up some easy drink recipes to stay cool such as strawberry lemonade, a tropical smoothie, mojito mocktail, agua fresca, pineapple punch and this refreshing mango iced tea.

A glass of mango iced tea garnished with fresh fruit and mint.

Iced tea is a summer staple in my house, but sometimes I like to switch things up a bit and add some extra flavor. Mango iced tea has become a family favorite, and it also happens to be super simple to prepare. So embrace mango season and give this one a try!

Mango Iced Tea Ingredients

Ingredients including tea, mango nectar, fruit and honey.

To make this mango iced tea recipe, you will need water, tea bags, mango nectar, honey, mango slices, mint leaves and raspberries.

How Do You Make Mango Iced Tea?

Boil the water, then add the tea bags to the water and let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes. Pour in the mango nectar, along with some honey to taste. Add the mango slices to the tea, then chill. Stir in the raspberries right before you serve the tea. Garnish with extra mango slices and fresh mint if desired, then serve and enjoy. Add some ice cubes if it’s an extra hot day!

Step by step process shots showing how to make mango iced tea.

Tips For The Perfect Drink

  • If you prefer a stronger tea, let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes. For tea with a less intense flavor, let the bags steep for 3 minutes.
  • You can use mango nectar or mango juice in this recipe. In my opinion, it’s easier to locate mango nectar than mango juice. Mango nectar does contain sugar, so if you use the nectar you won’t need as much honey. You could also use fresh mango puree if you prefer.
  • I typically start with 1 tablespoon of honey, then add more as needed.
  • This drink will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Quick Tip

No fresh mango on hand? You can also make this recipe with frozen mango chunks if need be.

Mango slices being added to a pitcher of tea.

Recipe FAQs

Is iced tea good for you?

Tea contains many nutrients including flavonoids, potassium, copper, zinc and magnesium. Tea is also low in calories, which makes it a good choice for a healthy diet.

What tea bags make the best iced tea?

I like to use black tea for iced tea, and I typically use an English breakfast tea. Some other options include white tea or oolong tea.

How long do you leave tea bags in for iced tea?

It’s best to brew your iced tea for 3-5 minutes.

A pitcher of mango iced tea with raspberries and mint in it.

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Flavor Variations

This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can easily customize the ingredients to your tastes.

  • Tea: No black tea on hand? Try green tea bags, white tea or oolong tea. Just avoid teas that already contain flavorings such as cinnamon, orange or mint.
  • Fruit: This recipe can be made with other types of fruit and juices. Some great options include pineapple with pineapple juice and lime slices, fresh berries with cherry juice, apples with apple cider, and sliced oranges with orange juice.
  • Sweetener: Instead of honey, try using agave nectar or brown sugar. You can also make a simple syrup by boiling equal parts of sugar and water until a syrup forms.
  • Cocktail: Try making a spiked mango tea by adding 1/2 cup of vodka.

This mango iced tea is a must-have drink for any warm weather gathering. All your guests will be asking you for the recipe!

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Mango Iced Tea

AuthorSara Welch
A glass of mango iced tea garnished with fresh fruit and mint.
This mango iced tea is a blend of black tea, mango nectar and honey with fresh fruit for garnish. A quick and easy drink that's perfect for a hot day!
Time
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Serves 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 6 cups of water
  • 6 black tea bags (I used English breakfast tea)
  • 2 cups of mango nectar or juice
  • honey to taste (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups of fresh mango slices
  • 2 cups of raspberries
  • mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions 

  • Bring the water to a boil then pour it into a heat safe pitcher. Add the tea bags and steep for 3-5 minutes or until desired level of strength.
  • Stir in the mango nectar. Add honey to taste if desired.
  • Add the mango slices, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
  • Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Stir in the raspberries right before serving. Pour into glasses with ice and garnish with reserved mango slices and mint sprigs if desired.

Notes

  1. If you prefer a stronger tea, let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes. For tea with a less intense flavor, let the bags steep for 3 minutes.
  2. You can use mango nectar or mango juice in this recipe. In my opinion, it’s easier to locate mango nectar than mango juice. Mango nectar does contain sugar, so if you use the nectar you won’t need as much honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 38.2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Loved this tea! The temperatures are heating up in Australia and mangos are back in season so this was the perfect drink for the weekend.