Lemon, mint and passionfruit iced tea
Refreshing Lemon, Mint, and Passionfruit Iced Tea: A blend of zesty lemon and orange juice, sweet passionfruit, and fresh spearmint. Perfect for a summer day! Easy, delicious, and invigorating.
- 06 Apr 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 8 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Lemon, mint, and passionfruit iced tea is a refreshing and vibrant beverage perfect for hot summer days. This delightful drink combines the tangy flavors of citrus with the exotic sweetness of passionfruit and the cooling touch of mint, creating a thirst-quenching treat that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat 5 cups of water until boiling.
- Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and add in the spearmint leaves.
- Allow the mint to steep for about 10 minutes, then remove the leaves using a slotted spoon or strain the tea into another container.
- Let the mint tea cool to room temperature.
- Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the pulp and seeds into a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- In a large pitcher, combine the 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup orange juice.
- Pour the cooled sugar syrup into the pitcher and stir well.
- Add the prepared passion fruit pulp and seeds.
- Pour the cooled mint tea into the pitcher with the fruit juices and syrup.
- Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Thinly slice the lemon and add the slices to the pitcher.
- Refrigerate the iced tea for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Before serving, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled Lemon, Mint, and Passionfruit Iced Tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- Optionally, garnish each glass with a sprig of mint or a lemon slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade iced tea!
Tips:
- For a stronger mint flavor, gently crush the mint leaves before adding them to the mix.
- If you prefer a less sweet tea, you can reduce the amount of sugar or use a natural sweetener like honey or agave syrup.
- To enhance the citrus flavor, add thin slices of lemon and orange into the tea.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to ensure it's perfectly cold.
- Use fresh passion fruits for a more intense and authentic taste.
Making lemon, mint, and passionfruit iced tea is simple and rewarding, providing a satisfying drink that is both flavorful and invigorating. With a few fresh ingredients and some easy steps, you can enjoy a homemade iced tea that is perfect for relaxing by the pool, hosting a summer get-together, or simply cooling down on a sunny day.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 80 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 100kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.64g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 24g | 7% |
| Fiber 2.02g | 5% |
| Sugar 20g | 20% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 0.28g | 0% |
| Saturated 0.02g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 10ug | 1% |
| Choline 3.36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 10ug | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 0.10ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 8mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.03mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.35mg | 3% |
| Magnesium, Mg 8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K 140mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se 0.27ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 4.76mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.04mg | 0% |
| Water | |
| Water 45g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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