Iced Asian Pear, Yuzu and Genmaicha Mint Soda
An original, light, and aromatic drink combining blended Asian pear, bright yuzu, chilled genmaicha tea, and fresh mint, finished with sparkling water for a highly refreshing effect.
Ingredients
- 8 g genmaicha tea (or 4 tsp of leaves sueltas)
- 500 ml water (for infusionar the té)
- 300 g Asian pear (pelada, without core and diced)
- 60 ml yuzu juice (freshly squeezed or embotellado of buena calidad)
- 40 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 12 g fresh mint leaves (more extra for decorar)
- 600 ml well-chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 80 g thin Asian pear 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. Heat the 500 ml water to 176°F / 80°C. Remove from the heat, add the genmaicha tea, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and let it cool completely.
- 2
2. In a blender, combine the 300 g diced Asian pear, yuzu juice, sugar, and 8 g of the fresh mint leaves. Blend until very smooth.
- 3
3. Strain the pear mixture through a fine sieve for a cleaner texture, then mix that concentrate with the cooled genmaicha tea.
- 4
4. Divide the ice among 4 glasses. Add a few thin Asian pear slices and the remaining mint leaves to each glass.
- 5
5. Pour in the pear, yuzu, and tea mixture until each glass is about two-thirds full.
- 6
6. Top each glass with the well-chilled sparkling water, stirring gently so the bubbles stay lively. Serve immediately.
- 7
7. If you prefer it extra cold, chill the base at 39°F / 4°C for 10 to 15 minutes before adding the sparkling water.
Chef tips
For stronger fizz, chill the glasses before serving. Do not add the sparkling water until the last moment.
Substitutions
You can replace yuzu with a 1:1 mix of lemon and mandarin juice. If Asian pear is unavailable, use a firm regular pear, though the flavor will be less crisp and floral.
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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