When it starts getting a bit colder and the evenings are getting darker earlier this seems to coincide with me increasing my calorie consumption. I like to think that I’m planning for the winter and storing some (ahem) insulation but really, I think we all know, I’m just plain greedy. To counteract this I have done a bit of exercise; I’m as shocked as you. With exercise comes the desire for cleanliness and a lack of guilt so that is what this refreshing drink is all about.
Ingredients
You will need (for around 1 litre):
- 3 tsp jasmine tea
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- 3 passion fruits
- Ice cubes
Method
Start by steeping the tea in around 1 litre of just boiling water. I think the tea looked a bit like the bottom of a scary lake when it was in the jug.
After around three minutes strain off the tea into another jug. I find if you leave it longer it becomes bitter.
Add the palm sugar to the tea and mix.
Squeeze in the juice and seeds of the passion fruits and then leave to cool.
Add ice when you’re ready to serve.
It came out a rather pretty colour and it smelt divine. The jasmine scent and flavour was heavenly and floral but when mixed with a very slight sweetness from the palm sugar and a little sourness from the passion fruit it was wonderfully refreshing. After a cup of this I felt virtuous, cleansed and was convinced that the ‘goodness’ would make up for any previous naughtiness I might have indulged in. Then I promptly ate several flapjacks. I mean, if I’m too well behaved I’ll just be shivering all winter. That’s my excuse anyway.
I love jasmine tea and I love iced tea, so this sounds perfect to me!
You just reminded me on starting to exercise again. And definitely this jasmine scented tea is a great way to double cleanse the system. Its definitely one I will give a go because sometimes I just need it to cool down my system.
Jasmine tea looks flavorful !
This tea looks so refreshing and delicious. It’s a really lovely drink!
I have never thought about making tea before. This looks SO good!
Presumably this drink also acts as an antidote to chocloate, yes?
This sounds lovely, I must admit you do sound like many of us eat something good treat yourself to something bad 😉 – well why not
Angela
What a refreshing glass of tea!
This tea sounds so good Caroline, I love the touch of passion fruit in it…
Have a great week ahead 😀
I don’t want to be too graphic but yesterday I realised that my thighs are touching more than usual. Dessert has been swapped for tea. *sigh* Not that I really mind – I love tea. This looks like a perfect swap!
That’s a fantastic idea! Ok..where would I get passion ( I almost wrote fashion:D) fruit.. 🙂
This looks delicious!
I am a huge fan of jasmine tea.
It would make a nice alternative to wine with dinner!
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Me encanta me encanta las hierbas de té saludables y refrescantes,siempre las tomo después de almuerzo es una costumbre,abrazos.
This sounds awesome! So refreshing! 🙂
it’s understood that we all put on a little extra layer of insulation during the winter. 🙂
this sounds mighty refreshing!
What a beautiful combination of flavors in this tea! I especially love that you used jasmine tea – definitely need to try this soon!
I don’t drink iced tea (for me, tea has to be steaming hot ) but I love passionfruit! The aroma is irresistible.
I love jasmine iced tea, I like the flavor.Jasmine Tea is the most popular among scented tea,made from jasmine flowers.