Iced Green Pineapple, Cucumber and White Tea Cooler with Kaffir Lime
An original, light, and aromatic drink combining juicy green pineapple, fresh cucumber, and delicate white tea, lifted with kaffir lime leaves and a touch of honey. Served very cold for a refreshing, elegant, and distinctive flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 400 g green pineapple, cubed (well ripe pero firme)
- 200 g cucumber (pelado and sliced)
- 750 ml water (divided)
- 8 g white tea (en hebras or 4 bolsitas)
- 4 unit kaffir lime leaves (lightly rasgadas)
- 45 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 60 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 g fine salt (solo a pinch)
- 400 g ice (for licuar and 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. Bring 250 ml water to 175°F/80°C in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the white tea and kaffir lime leaves, and let steep for 4 minutes.
- 2
2. Strain the infusion into a pitcher and immediately stir in the honey and fine salt until fully dissolved.
- 3
3. Add the remaining 500 ml water to the pitcher and let the base cool for a few minutes. To speed it up, set the pitcher over an ice-water bath.
- 4
4. Place the green pineapple, cucumber, lime juice, and half of the ice in a blender. Blend until very smooth.
- 5
5. Pour the blended mixture into the pitcher with the cooled infusion and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 6
6. Taste and adjust with a little more honey or lime juice if desired.
- 7
7. Divide the remaining ice among 4 glasses and pour the drink over it very cold. Stir gently before serving if the pulp settles.
- 8
8. For a smoother texture, strain the drink before pouring it over the ice.
Chef tips
Use a fragrant but still firm pineapple to keep a bright, fresh acidity. Do not steep the white tea too long to avoid bitterness.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. If you cannot find kaffir lime leaves, use thin strips of lime zest, though the aroma will be different.
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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