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EXOTIC PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA – A TROPICAL REFRESHMENT IN A GLASS

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EXOTIC PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA – A TROPICAL REFRESHMENT IN A GLASS

EXOTIC PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA – A TROPICAL REFRESHMENT IN A GLASS

Cool down this summer with a homemade passion fruit iced tea—a tropical journey packed into every refreshing sip. Naturally sweetened and preservative-free, it’s a perfect drink to enjoy on warm days.

Passion fruit is rich in vitamins C and A, has a mild laxative effect (great for weight management), and the seeds provide fiber—perfect to add to your morning yogurt.

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min

🍳 Brew Time: 6 min
🍽️ Yields: 5 glasses

Ingredients

  • 4 heaping tsp black tea leaves (or green tea)
  • 5 passion fruits (maracuja)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Ice cubes
  • 3 1/2 cups water (divided)

Instructions

  1. Make Sugar Syrup:
    Bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes from the first boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Brew the Tea:
    Place 2 cups water and tea leaves in a small pot. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and steep for 3-4 minutes. Strain and let cool completely.
  3. Extract Passion Fruit Juice:
    Cut passion fruits and scoop out pulp. Place pulp in a fine sieve over a bowl. Press with a spoon to extract juice, leaving seeds in the sieve.
  4. Combine:
    In a pitcher, mix passion fruit juice, brewed tea, and 1 1/2 cups cold water. Stir well.
  5. Sweeten:
    Add sugar syrup gradually to the pitcher, tasting as you go, until it reaches your preferred sweetness (about 2/3 of the syrup recommended).
  6. Chill and Serve:
    Refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, stir the pitcher to mix passion fruit pulp (which settles at the bottom). Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or pour over ice-filled glasses.

💡 Tips

  • Use loose leaf tea for richer flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness with sugar syrup or honey to your taste.
  • Add fresh mint or lemon slices for extra freshness.
  • Save passion fruit seeds to add fiber to yogurt or smoothies.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Summer parties and BBQs
  • Refreshing afternoon drinks
  • Healthy, vitamin-rich hydration
  • Tropical-themed gatherings

📝 Final Thoughts

This passion fruit iced tea blends vibrant tropical flavors with the soothing essence of tea, creating a refreshing, healthy, and irresistibly delicious summer drink. Easy to prepare and perfect for cooling off on the hottest days.