Easy Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe

William and I were addicted to this Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea drink from our local coffee shop – bright red, perfectly sweet-tart, tropical and refreshing. We’d stop for it three times a week, spending $6 each time for what was essentially fancy iced tea. One scorching summer afternoon, the barista mentioned it was “just hibiscus tea with mango puree and simple syrup.” William looked at me with that expression that means “we’ve been wasting money, haven’t we?” That revelation sent us home to make mango hibiscus iced tea ourselves.

Why You’ll Love This Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

This fruity herbal iced tea solves that eternal summer problem of wanting something cold and refreshing that isn’t just water or soda but also isn’t complicated or expensive to make. Most homemade iced tea is boring – plain black tea with sugar that tastes like you tried but not hard enough. This Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea drink is visually stunning with its bright red color, has complex sweet-tart flavor from the Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea combination, and feels special enough to serve guests. William’s sister who “doesn’t like tea” drinks three glasses of this every time she visits. When you can convert tea skeptics, you know you have something special.

Here’s what makes this hibiscus iced tea absolutely genius – it’s naturally caffeine-free, which means you can drink it all day and evening without affecting sleep. Most iced teas are black or green tea with caffeine that’s fine during the day but problematic at night. Hibiscus is an herbal tea with zero caffeine but tons of flavor, so you get all the refreshment with none of the jitters or sleep disruption. William drinks this at 9pm on hot summer nights without worrying about being up until 2am. That flexibility makes it genuinely more useful than regular iced tea.

Ingredients You Need for Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

For the Hibiscus Tea Base:

• ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 8 cups water, divided
• ½ cup sugar
• Pinch of salt

For the Mango Addition:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Optional Enhancements:

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• Fresh mint leaves
• Splash of orange juice
• Lime slices for garnish

For Serving:

• Edible flowers
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mango slices
• Lime wedges
• Mint sprigs

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea Step by Step

Steep the Hibiscus Tea:

Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil, then pour it over ½ cup of dried hibiscus flowers in a heat-safe pitcher or bowl. Stir once to submerge the flowers and let them steep undisturbed for exactly 6 minutes. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract the liquid without adding bitterness, and discard the flowers. You’ll have a deep red, tart hibiscus tea concentrate. While still hot, stir in sugar and a pinch of salt until fully dissolved for a perfectly balanced, fruity tea.

Make the Mango Puree:

While the hibiscus tea cools slightly, prepare the mango puree. Combine 2 cups of mango chunks, ¼ cup water, and lime juice in a blender, and blend on high for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and pourable. Taste the puree if the mangos aren’t sweet enough, add a tablespoon of sugar or honey and blend again. The lime juice not only brightens the flavor but also prevents the puree from turning brown, keeping it a vibrant yellow-orange.

Combine and Dilute:

Pour the mango puree into the pitcher with the sweetened hibiscus tea concentrate, then add 4 cups of cold water to dilute it to drinking strength. Stir thoroughly so the mango blends evenly, turning the deep red tea into a beautiful pink-orange hue. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, since hibiscus can be quite tart. If desired, add optional ingredients like fresh ginger, mint leaves, or orange juice now so the flavors can meld as the tea chills.

Chill Thoroughly:

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the hibiscus mango tea for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the tea to become smoother and less astringent. If impatient, you can serve it over ice immediately, but properly chilled tea tastes more balanced. Give the tea a gentle stir once or twice while it chills, as the mango pulp may settle. Before serving, stir well to recombine any separation and enjoy a perfectly refreshing, fruity beverage.

Serve Over Ice:

Fill tall glasses with plenty of ice, then pour the chilled mango hibiscus iced tea about three-quarters full. Stir gently to redistribute any settled mango, then garnish with a fresh mango slice, lime wedge, and a sprig of mint. For a fancy touch, add an edible flower on top. The bright red-pink tea against the ice, green mint, and yellow mango creates a visually stunning presentation. Each sip is cold, refreshing, tart from the hibiscus, and sweet from the mango, with flavors that are fruity, complex, and perfectly balanced.

Smart Swaps for Your Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

Mango Alternatives:

• Peach → Mango (different fruit, similar sweetness)
• Pineapple → Mango (more acidic, tropical)
• Passion fruit → Mango (tangier, more exotic)
• Strawberry → Mango (makes it berry-hibiscus)

Sweetener Options:

• Honey → Sugar (floral sweetness, different flavor)
• Agave nectar → Sugar (lower glycemic)
• Stevia → Sugar (zero calorie, slightly bitter)
• Maple syrup → Sugar (unique flavor twist)

Hibiscus Swaps:

• Hibiscus tea bags → Dried flowers (more convenient, less flavor)
• Berry tea → Hibiscus (different flavor profile)
• Cranberry juice (unsweetened) → Some hibiscus (shortcut)

Citrus Variations:

• Grapefruit juice → Lime (more bitter)
• Lemon juice → Lime juice (different acidity)
• Orange juice → Some water (sweeter, different)

Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea Variations

Hibiscus Tea Concentrate:

• Steep hibiscus extra strong
• Store as concentrate in fridge
• Add water and mango when serving
• Lasts 2 weeks concentrated

Mango Nectar Drink Version:

• Use store-bought mango nectar
• Skip making puree
• Faster but less fresh
• William’s shortcut method

Tropical Fruit Tea:

• Add pineapple to mango puree
• Include coconut water
• Add passion fruit if available
• Full tropical experience

Refreshing Summer Drink (Sparkling):

• Make as directed
• Use sparkling water for half the dilution
• Bubbly and refreshing
• Party favorite

Equipment For Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

• Large pot or kettle for boiling water
• Heat-safe pitcher (2-quart minimum)
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Blender
• Large serving pitcher

Storing Your Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

Refrigerator Storage (5-7 days):

• Store in sealed pitcher or bottles
• Keeps fresh up to a week
• Stir before serving (mango settles)
• Best within 3-4 days for optimal flavor

Freezer Storage (Not Recommended):

• Mango pulp separates when frozen
• Texture becomes weird after thawing
• Better to make fresh batches
• Concentrate freezes better than mixed

Concentrate Storage:

• Make hibiscus tea without mango
• Store concentrate in fridge 2 weeks
• Add fresh mango puree when serving
• Fresher mango flavor this way

Batch Prep Strategy:

• William’s summer routine
• Make double batch on Sunday
• Have cold tea all week
• Saves money versus buying drinks

FAQ

The Ultimate Summer Beverage Win!

Now you have everything you need to create this incredible mango hibiscus iced tea – from proper steeping time to Auntie Maria’s salt secret. This pitcher drinks for gatherings proves that coffee shop beverages are often embarrassingly overpriced for what they are. Sometimes the best summer memories involve drinks you made yourself instead of drinks you overpaid for.

Want more refreshing summer drinks? Try our The Best Passion Fruit Iced Tea Recipe that uses similar fresh fruit techniques. Craving more herbal drinks? Our The Best Lavender Limoncello Spritz Recipe brings different herbs to the same refreshing concept. Need another tropical beverage? Our Best Matcha Bubble Tea Recipe is equally crowd-pleasing!

We love seeing your mango hibiscus iced tea creations! Tell us what you served it with, whether you tried Auntie Maria’s salt trick, and how much money you’ve saved not buying coffee shop drinks. We get so excited seeing your beautiful bright pink pitchers!

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Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea

A bright, tropical, and refreshing caffeine-free iced tea combining tart Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea and sweet mango. Perfect for summer and easy to make at home.

Ingredients  

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Hibiscus Tea Base

• ½ cup Dried hibiscus flowers – Tart herbal base
• 8 cups Water – Divided
• ½ cup Sugar – Adjust to taste
• Pinch – Salt – Balances tartness

Mango Addition

• 2 cups Mango chunks – Fresh or frozen
• ¼ cup Water – For blending mango
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice – Brightens flavor

Optional Enhancements

• 2 tablespoon Honey – Sweetener alternative
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger – Grated
• As needed – Fresh mint leaves – Flavor enhancer
• Splash – Orange juice – Optional citrus twist
• As needed Lime slices – Garnish

For Serving

• As needed – Edible flowers – Optional garnish
• As needed – Ice cubes – For serving cold
• As needed – Fresh mango slices – Garnish
• As needed – Lime wedges – Garnish
• As needed – Mint sprigs – Garnish

Equipment

• 1 Large pot or kettle (For boiling water)

• 1 Fine mesh strainer (For straining hibiscus tea)

• 1 Blender (For mango puree)

• 1 Large serving pitcher (For combining tea and mango)

• As needed Glasses (For serving over ice)

Method 

1. Bring water to a rolling boil and prepare hibiscus flowers for steeping.

2. Pour boiling water over hibiscus flowers and steep exactly six minutes.

3. Blend mango chunks with water and lime juice until smooth and pourable.

4. Mix mango puree with sweetened hibiscus tea and dilute with cold water.

5. Refrigerate until cold, stir gently, then serve over ice with garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.