Iced Passion Fruit, Pear and Green Tea Drink with Lemon Chia
An original, refreshing drink that combines the aromatic tartness of passion fruit, the gentle sweetness of ripe pear, and the lightness of green tea, finished with hydrated chia and a touch of lemon. Perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 750 ml water (divided)
- 4 g green tea (or 4 bolsitas)
- 220 g ripe pear (pelada and diced)
- 180 g passion fruit pulp (without exceso of semillas duras)
- 45 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 45 ml honey or agave syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 24 g chia seeds (for espesar lightly)
- 300 g ice (more extra for servir)
- 2 g lemon zest (finely grated)
- 8 g mint leaves (for licuar and decorar)
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
Heat 500 ml water in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling, about 175°F / 80°C. Remove from the heat, add the green tea, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain or remove the tea bags and let the tea cool completely.
- 2
En un tazón pequeño, mezcla las semillas de chía con 120 ml de agua y deja reposar 10 minutos hasta que se hidraten y formen una textura ligeramente gelatinosa.
- 3
In a blender, combine the diced pear, passion fruit pulp, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, lemon zest, mint leaves, and the remaining 130 ml water. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Pour the pear and passion fruit mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing well to extract as much liquid and pulp as possible.
- 5
Add the cooled green tea, the hydrated chia, and 300 g ice to the pitcher. Stir well until the drink is very cold.
- 6
Serve over extra ice and decorate with additional mint leaves if desired.
Chef tips
For a cleaner flavor, strain the pear and passion fruit mixture twice. If you prefer a lighter texture, reduce the chia to 1 tablespoon.
Substitutions
You can use white tea instead of green tea for a more delicate profile. Honey can be replaced with agave syrup for a vegan version.
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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