3 Must-Try Mango Coffee Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat
The pairing of coffee and mango is one of the most delightful crossovers out there. Mango's natural sweetness softens coffee's bitterness in a way that feels effortless, and the result is a drink that is refreshing, indulgent, and perfect for the season.
Given that mango season is at its peak, the fruit is already making its way to kitchen counters across the country. So it is the right time to bring the luscious sweetness of mangoes together with the rich, bold notes of freshly brewed coffee.
Here are three amazing mango coffee recipes worth trying this summer.
Recipe 1. Iced Mango Latte
Espresso is quite a strong drink, so picking the sweetest, ripest mango you can find makes all the difference here.
What You'll Need
- Half a ripe mango (Alphonso or Kesar work best)
- 1 shot of espresso
- Half a cup of cold milk
- 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey
- 3 to 5 ice cubes
How to Make Iced Mango Latte
- Peel and dice the mango, then blend it into a smooth purée or muddle it in a glass
- Transfer the purée to a tall glass and add the ice cubes
- Pour a freshly brewed shot of espresso over the mango and ice
- Add cold milk slowly along the side of the glass to create visible layers
- Stir gently and serve immediately
Your Iced Mango Latte is ready! For a creamier, café style finish, use a milk frother to froth the milk before pouring.
Recipe 2. Mango Dalgona Coffee
If you like Dalgona Coffee, this recipe makes it all the more exciting and is just as easy and fun to put together.
What You'll Need
- Mango pulp from half a ripe mango
- Quarter cup of cold milk
- 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar or jaggery
- 2 tablespoons of hot water
How to Make Mango Dalgona Coffee
- Brew a fresh cup of coffee and let it cool completely
- In a bowl, combine the cooled coffee with sugar (or jaggery) and hot water
- Whisk vigorously until the mixture turns thick, pale, and frothy
- In a serving glass, layer the mango pulp and cold milk at the base
- Spoon the whipped coffee foam gently over the mango and milk
- Stir everything together for a blended texture, or enjoy it layered as is
Your Mango Dalgona Coffee is ready! A semi automatic coffee machine gives you far more control over espresso strength, which directly affects how well the foam whips up.
Recipe 3. Mango Cold Brew
For coffee lovers, this season is all about cold brew, and adding fresh mango to it is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do this summer.
What You'll Need
- 1 cup of cold brew coffee
- 1 ripe mango (Totapuri or Dasheri work beautifully)
- Sugar, honey, or jaggery to taste
- 3 to 5 ice cubes
How to Make Mango Cold Brew
- Peel, dice, and blend the mango into a smooth juice
- Strain it through a sieve or muslin cloth to remove excess fibre
- Stir in your preferred sweetener until fully dissolved
- Pour the mango juice into a tall glass, add the cold brew, and mix gently
- Add ice, stir once, and serve immediately
Your Mango Cold Brew is ready! No cold brew on hand? Steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12 to 18 hours in the fridge and strain. A French press is one of the simplest tools for making cold brew at home without any special equipment.
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Mango, with its sweet and vibrant flavour, brings out the best in coffee when the two are paired the right way. All three recipes above will give your summer mornings a refreshing and indulgent twist.
Pick your favourite mango, brew your coffee fresh, and get to work. For more brewing ideas and coffee guides, head to our Brewing Tips blog.
