Description
This refreshing Passion Fruit Iced Tea combines the robust flavor of black tea with the tropical sweetness of passion fruit juice, balanced by lime juice and a touch of honey and sugar. Perfect for a hot day, this iced tea is easy to prepare and delightful to sip, offering a vibrant, fruity twist on classic iced tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
Sweeteners & Flavoring
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup passion fruit juice
Serving
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil Water: Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Steep Tea Bags: Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags to the hot water.
- Steeping Time: Let the tea bags steep for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on your preferred tea strength.
- Remove Tea Bags: After steeping, remove and discard the tea bags.
- Add Sugar: Stir 1/4 cup of sugar into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
- Add Honey: Mix in 1 tablespoon of honey until fully incorporated.
- Add Passion Fruit Juice: Pour in 1/2 cup of passion fruit juice and stir gently to combine.
- Add Lime Juice: Stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice to balance the flavors.
- Cool Tea: Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature (about 15 to 20 minutes).
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until properly chilled.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Serve Tea: Pour the chilled iced tea over the ice cubes.
- Mix: Gently stir to distribute the ice evenly.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing passion fruit iced tea.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar and honey to your taste preference for sweetness.
- Use freshly squeezed passion fruit juice for the best flavor.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- Steeping time affects tea strength; longer steeping yields stronger tea.
- Chilling the tea adequately is important for a refreshing iced beverage.
