Chilled Asian Pear, Lime, Jasmine Tea and Basil Seed Refresher
An original, light, and aromatic drink that blends pureed Asian pear, chilled jasmine tea, lime juice, and soaked basil seeds for a delicate, refreshing texture.
Ingredients
- 400 g ripe Asian pear (pelada, without core and diced)
- 500 ml water (for preparar the té)
- 8 g jasmine tea (leaves sueltas or 4 bolsitas)
- 80 ml fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 45 ml agave syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 18 g basil seeds (hidratadas)
- 120 ml cold water (for hidratar the pepitas of albahaca)
- 300 g ice (more extra for servir)
- 1 g fine salt (solo a pinch)
- 4 unit thin lime slices (for decorar)
- 8 g fresh basil leaves (for 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
1. Heat 500 ml water until very hot but not boiling, about 175°F/80°C. Remove from the heat, add the jasmine tea, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- 2
2. Place the basil seeds in a bowl with 120 ml cold water. Let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes until a delicate gelatinous coating forms around each seed.
- 3
3. In a blender, combine the Asian pear, lime juice, agave syrup, fine salt, and 150 g ice. Blend until smooth.
- 4
4. Add the chilled jasmine tea to the blender and blend briefly just to combine.
- 5
5. Stir in the soaked basil seeds with a spoon so they distribute evenly without losing their texture.
- 6
6. Divide the remaining ice among 4 glasses. Pour the refresher over the ice and garnish each glass with thin lime slices and fresh basil leaves.
- 7
7. Serve immediately while very cold.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture, strain the pear mixture before adding the basil seeds. If you prefer a less sweet profile, reduce the agave syrup slightly and add a few extra drops of lime.
Substitutions
You can substitute the Asian pear with a ripe Bartlett or Conference pear. Agave syrup can be replaced with simple syrup or honey, though with honey the recipe would no longer be 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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