Ingredients:

  • 4 bags Black Tea (Assam or Ceylon)
  • 2 cups Filtered water
  • 2 cups Fresh mango chunks (very ripe)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a kettle or pot.
  2. Place 4 black tea bags into a heat proof pitcher and pour the boiling water over them. <small>Note: Using less water here creates a concentrate that won't get watered down by ice later.</small>
  3. Steep for exactly 5 minutes <strong>until the liquid is dark and fragrant</strong>.
  4. Remove the tea bags gently without squeezing them to avoid bitterness.
  5. Combine 2 cups of mango chunks, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan.
  6. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes <strong>until the mango is soft and the liquid bubbles</strong>.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
  8. Use a blender or masher to process the mixture into a smooth puree.
  9. Press the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl <strong>until only the fibrous pulp remains</strong>.
  10. Pour the strained mango syrup into the warm tea concentrate and stir vigorously.
  11. Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher <strong>until the glass frosts and the tea chills</strong>.