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Mango Black

Scented black blend, from Blend, India.

Scented and blended tea

Mango Black is strongest on tropical, aroma intensity and fruity. Typical tasting words: mango, malt, honey, peach. A staple flavoured tea originating from modern trade blends, combining robust Indian black teas with mango fruit essence. A summer favourite served extensively over ice, as well as an everyday fruit tea served hot in Western markets.

Also known as Mango Tea.

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The profile

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Flavour families, 0 to 5

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Facts

Origin: Blend, India
Plant: Camellia sinensis with Mangifera indica flavouring
Harvest
Elevation: mixed
Oxidation: 85 to 100%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: broken
Price band: affordable
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: low

Made by: withering, then rolling, then oxidation, then drying, then flavouring with mango essence.

Caffeine

A cup of Mango Black carries a typical estimate of 45 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 60 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	95 to 100 °C	3 min, 4 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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afternoon
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midday

Pairs with pastry, fruit and salads. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.