Description
Passion Fruit Iced Tea is a tropical, tangy, and lightly sweetened beverage that combines the boldness of black tea with the exotic flavor of passion fruit. It’s naturally refreshing and super easy to make, perfect for summer sipping or as a vibrant non-alcoholic drink option for parties.
Ingredients
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- 4 black tea bags (or green tea, if preferred)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (fresh or frozen, strained to remove seeds)
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Pour boiling water over tea bags and let steep for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool slightly.
- Add Sweetener: Stir in honey or sugar while tea is warm to dissolve completely.
- Mix Passion Fruit: In a pitcher, combine strained passion fruit pulp with the brewed tea. Add the cold water. Stir well.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Pour over ice in glasses. Garnish with mint or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness depending on the tartness of your passion fruit.
- For a fizzy version, use sparkling water instead of cold water.
- Add a splash of orange or pineapple juice for extra tropical flavor.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
