Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Jasmine Green Tea Base
- Jasmine green tea bags or loose leaf jasmine tea: This gives the drink its smooth floral flavor and refreshing tea base.
- Hot water: Use water that is hot but slightly cooled so the green tea stays smooth instead of bitter.
- Cold water: Helps lighten and chill the drink for a fresh iced tea recipe texture.
For the Mango Refresher Flavor
- Fresh mango: Ripe mango gives the best tropical flavor and natural sweetness.
- Frozen mango: A great shortcut that also helps make the drink extra cold and smoothie-like if blended.
- Mango nectar or mango juice: Optional, but useful if you want a stronger mango green tea flavor without needing lots of fruit.
- Honey, agave, or sugar: Adds sweetness if your mango is not very sweet.
- Fresh lime or lemon juice: Brightens the mango and balances the sweetness.
For Serving
- Ice cubes: Essential for a cold refresher-style drink.
- Fresh mint: Adds a cooling finish and makes the drink look fresh.
- Mango cubes: Add a pretty garnish and extra tropical flavor.
- Lime slices or lemon slices: Add citrus aroma and visual contrast.
- Sparkling water: Optional, but perfect if you want a fizzy jasmine refresher.
Optional Flavor Boosters
For a more tropical refresher, add pineapple juice, passion fruit puree, orange slices, or coconut water. For a spicy tropical version, add a few thin jalapeño slices or a chili-lime rim.
For a sweeter café-style drink, use mango nectar and honey. For a lighter wellness-style version, use fresh mango puree, extra jasmine tea, lime juice, and sparkling water.