Iced kiwi, green apple and mint agua fresca with sencha tea infusion
An original, vibrant and refreshing drink that combines green kiwi, green apple and mint with a light sencha tea base and a touch of lemon. Juicy, herbal and balanced, it is ideal for warm days or to pair with light meals.
Ingredients
- 800 ml water (divided)
- 8 g sencha tea (a granel or 4 bolsitas)
- 180 g green kiwi, peeled (approx. 3 kiwis)
- 160 g green apple (without core and diced)
- 45 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 10 g fresh mint leaves (more extra for decorar)
- 40 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 300 g ice (for licuar and servir)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat 300 ml of water in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling, about 175°F and 80°C. Remove from the heat, add the sencha tea, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and let it cool.
- 2
2. In a blender, add the green kiwi, green apple, lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and sugar.
- 3
3. Add the cooled sencha tea infusion, the remaining 500 ml water, and 150 g of ice to the blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth and thoroughly chilled.
- 5
5. Strain the drink if you want a finer texture, pressing the pulp with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
- 6
6. Serve in 4 glasses with the remaining ice and garnish with extra fresh mint leaves. Stir gently before drinking.
Chef tips
For a deeper flavor, chill the sencha infusion in advance. If you prefer a lighter drink, add an extra 100 to 150 ml of cold water at the end.
Substitutions
You can substitute the sencha with a mild green tea. The sugar can be replaced with agave syrup or honey, although honey would make the recipe no longer vegan.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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