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Passion Papaya Green Tea: Benefits, Recipe, and Where to Buy

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A refreshing tropical drink with passion fruit, papaya, and green tea.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ripe passion fruits
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup diced ripe papaya (about 1 small papaya)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 green tea bags (Jasmine or Dragon Well recommended)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup passion fruit puree
  • 1/4 cup papaya syrup
  • 1/2 cup green tea concentrate (cooled)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: Fresh papaya chunks for garnish
  • Optional: Passion fruit seeds for garnish
  • Optional: Mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the passion fruits in half. Using a spoon, scoop out all the pulp and seeds into a small saucepan.
  2. Add the water to the saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pulp softens slightly.
  3. Add the sugar to the saucepan and stir until it dissolves completely. Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Pour the passion fruit mixture into the sieve. Use a spoon to press the pulp against the sieve, extracting as much juice as possible. Discard the seeds (or save them for garnish).
  5. Let the passion fruit puree cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced papaya, water, sugar, and lemon juice.
  7. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the papaya is very soft and the syrup has thickened slightly.
  9. Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the papaya in the saucepan.
  10. If you prefer a completely smooth syrup, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  11. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the papaya syrup cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  12. Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
  13. Place the green tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or container. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
  14. Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preference.
  15. Remove the tea bags from the pitcher and discard them.
  16. Let the green tea concentrate cool completely before using. Refrigerate to speed up cooling.
  17. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  18. Pour 1/4 cup of passion fruit puree into the glass.
  19. Pour 1/4 cup of papaya syrup into the glass.
  20. Pour 1/2 cup of cooled green tea concentrate into the glass.
  21. Use a long spoon to gently stir the ingredients together.
  22. Taste the drink and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed.
  23. Garnish the drink with fresh papaya chunks, passion fruit seeds, and/or a mint sprig.
  24. Serve the Passion Papaya Green Tea immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness: Adjust sugar in puree and syrup to your liking. Use sugar substitutes if preferred.
  • Green Tea Variations: Experiment with different green tea types (Jasmine, Dragon Well recommended).
  • Sparkling Twist: Add a splash of sparkling water or club soda.
  • Adult Version: Add a shot of rum or vodka.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare puree and syrup in advance and store in the refrigerator.
  • Frozen Version: Blend all ingredients with ice for a slushy.
  • Spice it up: Add ginger or jalapeno to the papaya syrup.
  • Vegan: This recipe is naturally vegan. Ensure sugar is vegan-friendly.
  • Storage:
    • Passion fruit puree: Refrigerate up to 3 days.
    • Papaya syrup: Refrigerate up to 1 week.
    • Green tea concentrate: Refrigerate up to 2 days.
    • Assembled drink: Best consumed immediately.
  • Nutritional Information (approximate, per serving):
    • Calories: 150-200
    • Sugar: 25-35 grams
    • (Note: Nutritional information can vary depending on the specific ingredients used and portion sizes.)
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

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