Iced Papaya, Charred Lime and White Tea Cooler with Fresh Mint
An original, aromatic drink that blends ripe papaya, charred lime juice, chilled white tea, fresh mint, and sparkling water for a light and vibrant finish.
Ingredients
- 400 g ripe papaya, cubed (without semillas ni peel)
- 2 240 g approx. limes (partidas a the mitad for tostar and exprimir)
- 8 g white tea (suelto or 4 bolsitas)
- 300 ml hot water (for infusionar the té)
- 12 g fresh mint (more extra for decorar)
- 40 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 250 ml cold water (for licuar)
- 500 ml chilled sparkling water (añadir al final)
- 300 g ice (for 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 water until very hot but not boiling, about 175°F/80°C. Add the white tea and steep for 4 minutes. Strain and let it cool completely.
- 2
2. Place the lime halves cut-side down on a very hot skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, about 400°F/205°C surface temperature, for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred. Let them cool slightly, then squeeze out the juice.
- 3
3. In a blender, add the papaya, charred lime juice, fresh mint, sugar, salt, and 250 ml cold water. Blend until very smooth.
- 4
4. Pour the papaya mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher to remove fibers if you want a lighter texture.
- 5
5. Add the cooled white tea to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- 6
6. Divide the ice among 4 glasses. Pour in the papaya-tea mixture until each glass is about three-quarters full.
- 7
7. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with extra fresh mint and serve immediately.
Chef tips
For deeper flavor, chill the papaya and tea mixture for 10 minutes before serving. If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the sugar to 25 g.
Substitutions
You can replace the sugar with agave syrup or coconut sugar. Mint can be swapped for spearmint. If you do not have white tea, use a mild chamomile infusion, though the flavor profile will change.
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 imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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
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