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Volume 5, Number 40 - April 2, 2004
Minted Mango Tea

 

Ingredients:

1  cup chopped refrigerated mango slices
1  cup pineapple juice
8   green tea bags
2  4-inch mint sprigs
4  cups boiling water
1   to 2 tablespoons sugar
Ice cubes

Instructions:

Place the chopped mango and pineapple juice in a blender container or food processor bowl. 

Cover and blend or process until smooth. 

Cover and refrigerate the pureed mixture.

Meanwhile, in a large glass bowl, pour boiling water over the tea bags and mint sprigs. 

Cover and let steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint sprigs. 

Cool, covered, for 1 hour. Chill for 2 hours.
 

Transfer the chilled tea to a 2-quart pitcher; add the pureed mango mixture and sugar. 

Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
 

To serve, pour the tea mixture into ice-filled glasses. 

Garnish each glass with an additional mango slice and a pineapple star. 

Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per  Serving: Calories 66
Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, 
Sodium 4 mg, 

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