Iced Tamarind Pear Green Tea Fizz with Purple Basil
An original, refreshing sparkling drink that combines a smooth tamarind concentrate, blended ripe pear, chilled green tea, and the aromatic touch of purple basil. It balances sweetness, tanginess, and herbal notes, making it ideal for warm days.
Ingredients
- 80 g tamarind pulp (without semillas if possible)
- 250 ml water (for the concentrado of tamarindo)
- 180 g ripe pear (pelada and diced)
- 50 g brown sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 240 ml green tea (preparado and cold)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 g purple basil leaves (more extra for decorar)
- 500 ml sparkling water (well cold)
- 400 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. In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind pulp with 250 ml water and the brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pulp softens and the liquid becomes flavorful. If using temperature control, keep it at a gentle simmer around 195-205 °F / 90-96 °C.
- 2
2. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Strain well, pressing firmly to extract a smooth tamarind concentrate. Discard the remaining fibers and seeds.
- 3
3. Place the pear in a blender with the lemon juice, chilled green tea, and purple basil leaves. Blend until smooth and aromatic.
- 4
4. Add the strained tamarind concentrate to the blender and pulse briefly to combine without losing too much of the basil aroma.
- 5
5. Fill 4 glasses with ice, using about 100 g per glass.
- 6
6. Divide the tamarind, pear, and tea mixture among the glasses, filling each a little over halfway.
- 7
7. Top each glass with well-chilled sparkling water and stir gently with a long spoon to preserve the fizz.
- 8
8. Garnish with extra purple basil leaves and serve immediately.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture, you can also strain the blended pear mixture before serving. Use very ripe pears for better natural sweetness and aroma.
Substitutions
You can substitute the pear with a mild green apple for a crisper profile. Purple basil can be replaced with regular basil if unavailable. Brown sugar may be replaced with fine panela or white sugar.
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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