Description
This refreshing Passion Fruit Iced Tea combines the robust flavor of black tea with the tropical sweetness of passion fruit juice, balanced perfectly with honey and lime. Ideal for a hot day, this cool beverage is easy to prepare and wonderfully revitalizing.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup passion fruit juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
To Serve
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil Water: Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat to prepare the tea base.
- Steep Tea: Remove the boiling water from heat and add 4 black tea bags, allowing them to steep for 5 to 7 minutes to achieve the desired strength.
- Remove Tea Bags: Take out the tea bags carefully after steeping and discard them to avoid over-extraction and bitterness.
- Dissolve Sugar: Stir 1/4 cup of sugar into the hot tea until fully dissolved, ensuring even sweetness.
- Add Honey: Incorporate 1 tablespoon of honey into the tea, stirring well until completely mixed to add natural sweetness and depth.
- Mix Passion Fruit Juice: Gently pour in 1/2 cup of passion fruit juice and stir to blend fruity flavors with the tea.
- Add Lime Juice: Stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice to add a bright, tangy balance to the sweetness.
- Cool Tea: Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature, approximately 15 to 20 minutes, before chilling.
- Chill Tea: Place the cooled tea in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to ensure it is refreshing and cold.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, ready for serving.
- Serve Tea: Pour the chilled passion fruit iced tea over the ice, filling the glass to your preference.
- Final Stir: Gently stir the iced tea to evenly distribute the ice cubes and flavors.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and savor this refreshing passion fruit iced tea.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar and honey according to taste.
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags for up to 7 minutes; for lighter flavor, reduce steeping time.
- Use freshly squeezed passion fruit juice for best flavor, or opt for a high-quality bottled juice.
- To make the tea vegan, substitute honey with agave nectar or additional sugar.
- This iced tea is best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
