Refreshing Passion Fruit Iced Tea Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Passion Fruit Iced Tea featuring bold black tea blended with tropical passion fruit puree and lightly sweetened for a perfect balance of flavors. This easy-to-make iced tea is an excellent summer beverage to cool down and enjoy a sweet, tangy twist on a classic drink.
- Author: Mick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Tea Base
- 4 cups brewed black tea, cooled
Fruit and Sweetener
- 1 cup passion fruit puree
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (such as sugar, honey, or agave syrup), adjust to taste
- Brew the tea: Begin by brewing 4 cups of strong black tea. Use 4-6 black tea bags or 4 teaspoons of loose tea, steeping in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Remove tea bags or strain loose tea and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Mix tea and passion fruit: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled black tea with 1 cup of passion fruit puree. Stir well to blend the flavors evenly.
- Add sweetener: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of your preferred sweetener to the tea mixture. Stir thoroughly until the sweetener dissolves. Adjust sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Chill the tea: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to chill the tea completely and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the passion fruit iced tea over ice cubes in glasses. Optionally garnish with fresh passion fruit seeds or mint leaves for an added touch.
Notes
- For a stronger passion fruit flavor, increase the amount of passion fruit puree.
- Use freshly brewed tea for the best taste; avoid pre-flavored or sweetened teas.
- Adjust the sweetness based on your dietary needs; alternative sweeteners like stevia can be used.
- Passion fruit seeds are edible and add a delightful crunch if included in the presentation.
- This recipe can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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