Refreshing Iced Passion Fruit Black Tea
This simple drink combines brewed black tea with vibrant passion fruit pulp and a touch of sugar for natural sweetness. Poured over ice and optionally garnished with mint, it’s a refreshing way to stay cool all summer long.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water divided
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 tablespoons vegan granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp from about 4–5 ripe fruits
- Ice for serving
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1½ cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags.
- Let steep for 3–4 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
- While the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining 1½ cups of cool or room-temperature water to help cool the tea.
- Stir in the passion fruit pulp. If you prefer a smoother tea, strain to remove seeds.
- Fill glasses with ice, then pour the tea over.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/refreshing-iced-passion-fruit-black-tea/
Notes
- You can swap passion fruit pulp for bottled juice in a pinch, but fresh yields the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your liking—passion fruit can vary in sweetness.
- Chill the tea in the fridge for 1–2 hours for an extra cold version.