Iced Purple Fig, Lemon and Bergamot Tea Soda with Fresh Thyme
An original, elegant sparkling drink combining a light purple fig syrup with yellow lemon, bergamot tea, and a fresh thyme herbal note. Refreshing, aromatic, and balanced between sweetness, acidity, and fizz.
Ingredients
- 240 g fresh purple figs (without stalks, en cuartos)
- 500 ml water (divided)
- 60 g sugar (for the jarabe)
- 4 g Earl Grey tea (or 2 bolsitas)
- 80 ml yellow lemon (juice fresh)
- 2 g yellow lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
- 4 g fresh thyme (more extra for decorar)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch)
- 600 ml chilled sparkling water (for terminar)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 40 g thin yellow lemon slices (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. In a small saucepan, combine the fresh purple figs, 250 ml (1 cup) water, sugar, yellow lemon zest, fresh thyme, and fine salt.
- 2
2. Bring the mixture over medium heat and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the figs soften and the liquid becomes deeply colored. Do not let it boil aggressively.
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3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 250 ml (1 cup) water until very hot, about 195 °F / 90 °C. Add the Earl Grey tea and steep for 4 minutes.
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4. Strain the Earl Grey tea and mix it into the still-hot fig syrup. Press the solids gently while straining to extract flavor, but do not force too much pulp through. Discard the solids.
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5. Stir the fresh yellow lemon juice into the concentrate and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to the refrigerator or an ice bath until well chilled.
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6. Fill 4 glasses with the ice. Divide the cold fig, lemon, and tea concentrate among them, using about 120 ml (1/2 cup) per glass.
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7. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water, about 150 ml (2/3 cup) per glass, and stir gently once so the bubbles stay lively.
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8. Garnish with the thin yellow lemon slices and a little extra fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
For deeper flavor, let the strained concentrate rest chilled for 30 minutes before mixing with sparkling water. If you want a cleaner texture, strain it twice.
Substitutions
You can substitute the sugar with the same amount of coconut sugar for a toastier profile, though it will change the color. If you do not have Earl Grey, use a mild black tea and add an extra strip of lemon zest.
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 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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