Refreshing Passion Fruit Tea
A quick and easy homemade tropical twist combining passion fruit pulp with black or green tea, sweetened and brightened with lemon juice. Perfectly refreshing and ready in 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (fresh or frozen)
- 2 black or green tea bags
- 2 cups water (480 ml)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes as needed
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (480 ml) of fresh water to a rolling boil in a teapot or saucepan (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add 2 tea bags. Steep for 4-5 minutes without oversteeping.
- Remove tea bags, gently squeezing out remaining liquid, then discard.
- While tea is still warm, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Stir in 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and mix well.
- Let tea cool to room temperature, then pour over a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
If fresh passion fruit is unavailable, substitute with 1/4 cup passion fruit juice concentrate mixed with water. Use organic tea bags for best flavor. Sweeten while tea is warm for better dissolution. For a smoother texture, strain out seeds. Prepare ahead by refrigerating brewed tea mixture without ice and mint, then add before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml) per se
- Calories: 5070
- Sugar: 1214
- Carbohydrates: 15
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