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Fresh Mango Leaf Tea Made with Young Green Mango Leaves
Across Africa, people have brewed tea from the land — from mango and papaya leaves to mint and lemongrass. This mango leaf tea, made with tender green mango leaves, connects wellness and tradition in one calming cup.
Mango leaf tea — a natural African infusion made with fresh, young leaves.
How to Make Mango Leaf Tea
Ingredients
- 5 cups of water
- Fresh young mango leaves, clean and blemish-free
Directions
- Boil 5 cups of water.
- Choose young leaves from your mango tree.
- Wash and tear the mango leaves into medium pieces.
- Add leaves to the boiling water and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the tea, serve warm, and sweeten if desired.
Mango leaf tea has a mild, refreshing taste and has been enjoyed across Africa for generations.
The African mango — fruit, leaves, and tradition intertwined.
Beyond the Cup: African Tea Culture
Tea made from mango leaves has been brewed throughout Africa for thousands of years. Fresh natural teas are part of everyday wellness, not limited to packaged tea bags. Papaya, lemon, mint, avocado, and mango leaves are all part of Africa’s herbal tea heritage.
The young mango leaf, shiny and green, is edible and rich in plant compounds. In addition to tea, it’s sometimes cooked or added to healing blends that honor Africa’s connection to nature’s medicine.
Mango tree leaves — young, green, and full of natural vitality.
Do Mangoes Grow in Africa?
If you don’t have a mango tree in your yard, mango leaves can be found at specialty grocers or online. Africa grows many mango varieties — from the African mango to Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Honey mango. The fruit thrives across tropical climates, from Nigeria and Egypt to Uganda and Kenya.
Enjoy Tea with African Desserts
Pair your mango leaf tea with these sweet African treats:
- Caakiri Couscous Dessert Pudding
- Couscous with Honey
- Mango Potato Cake
- Fresh Ginger Cake
- Breadfruit Buttermilk Honey Cake
Did you know? “Mango” is singular and “mangoes” plural — and both are delicious in every African kitchen.
