Yellow Plum, Lemon and Jasmine Tea Basil Slush
An original, aromatic drink that blends ripe yellow plums, chilled jasmine tea, yellow lemon, and a touch of fresh basil. It is blended with ice for a texture between a slush and a refresher, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 500 ml water (for infusionar the té)
- 8 g jasmine tea (suelto or 4 bolsitas)
- 320 g ripe yellow plums, pitted (en trozos)
- 80 ml fresh yellow lemon juice (colado if desired)
- 45 ml honey or agave syrup (ajustar to taste; use agave for versión vegana)
- 10 g fresh basil leaves (more extra for decorar)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 420 g ice (for licuar)
- 40 g thin lemon slices (for servir, optional)
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. Bring the water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. When it reaches about 212°F/100°C, remove from the heat and add the jasmine tea.
- 2
2. Let the tea steep for 4 minutes, then strain it and cool it until cold to the touch. To speed this up, transfer it to a pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled.
- 3
3. Add the yellow plums, fresh lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, basil leaves, salt, and chilled jasmine tea to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
- 5
5. Add the ice and blend again for 20 to 30 seconds, until you get a thick but drinkable slush texture.
- 6
6. Taste and adjust with a little more honey or agave if desired, then blend 5 seconds more to combine.
- 7
7. Serve immediately in 4 glasses. Garnish with the thin lemon slices and a few extra basil leaves if desired.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture, strain the mixture before adding the ice, then blend again. Chill the glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes so the slush stays cold longer.
Substitutions
You can replace the yellow plums with ripe apricots, and the basil with fresh mint for a different flavor profile. Honey can be swapped for 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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