Pink Dragonfruit Iced Tea
This refreshing and vibrant iced tea is made with pink dragonfruit, providing a delightful tropical flavor and a stunning color. Perfect for warm days!
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 strainer
- 1 pitcher
- 1 stirring spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags green tea or herbal tea Of choice.
- 1 medium pink dragonfruit About 1 cup, diced.
- ⅓ cup honey Or to taste.
- 1 lime juice Juice of 1 lime.
- ice cubes for serving
- fresh mint leaves for garnish Optional.
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- While the tea is steeping, prepare the pink dragonfruit. Cut the dragonfruit in half, scoop out the flesh, and dice it into small cubes.
- Remove the tea bags from the saucepan and stir in honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
- Add the diced pink dragonfruit and lime juice into the tea and stir gently to combine.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled (about 1 hour).
- Once chilled, strain the tea through a fine strainer into a pitcher to remove the dragonfruit pieces, if preferred, or leave them in for added texture.
- Serve the iced tea over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
You can also experiment with other tea flavors, such as hibiscus, to enhance the tropical vibe.
This iced tea can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.