Ingredients
Scale
- 3 black tea bags (standard size)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (from 4–5 fruits) or frozen thawed pulp
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or more, to taste)
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Brew the black tea. Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or large mug. Pour the 2 cups of boiling water over the tea bags and let them steep for 5-7 minutes to create a strong brew. Remove and discard the tea bags, then allow the tea to cool slightly.
- Step 2: Prepare the passion fruit. If using fresh passion fruits, halve them and scoop out 1/2 cup of pulp and seeds into a small bowl. If you prefer a smoother tea, you can press the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve to remove some of the seeds, reserving the juice. If using frozen pulp, ensure it is fully thawed.
- Step 3: Sweeten and combine. While the brewed tea is still warm, add the granulated sugar (starting with 1/4 cup and adding more if desired) and stir until it completely dissolves. Stir in the prepared passion fruit pulp (or juice) thoroughly with the sweetened tea.
- Step 4: Dilute, chill, and serve. Add the 3 cups of cold water to the tea and passion fruit mixture, stirring well to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust sweetness or add more cold water if needed. Transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1-2 hours, or until thoroughly cold. Serve the passion fruit iced tea over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Keep any leftover passion fruit iced tea in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; a quick stir before serving will ensure all flavors are well combined.
- For peak refreshment, ensure your tea is thoroughly chilled before serving, and don't be shy with the ice; if it warms up, simply add more ice or pop it back in the fridge.
- For an extra celebratory touch, consider adding a splash of sparkling water to your glass for a fizzy, vibrant spritzer, or serve alongside fresh fruit skewers.
- To ensure perfect sweetness and a smooth blend, always dissolve your sugar fully while the tea is still warm, and feel free to adjust the amount of passion fruit pulp to your taste for more or less tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (475ml)
- Calories: 170
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 38g