Discover 5 simple homemade drink recipes that are easy to make at home

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More and more people are looking for ways to make simple homemade drinks instead of buying them from cafés to save money and ensure food safety and hygiene. With just a few familiar ingredients, you can easily prepare the five refreshing drinks below at home. This article will introduce detailed steps for each recipe and how to choose clean, safe toppings from GC Food.

1. Creamy coconut jelly milk tea

Coconut jelly milk tea is one of the simple homemade drinks you can easily make at home while still enjoying a rich, delicious flavor. The coconut jelly topping helps balance the sweetness of the drink, creating a smoother taste that suits a wider range of preferences.

1.1 Ingredient preparation

Below are the basic ingredients you need to prepare to make this familiar beverage. These easy-to-find items are perfect for creating simple homemade drinks at home.

• 3 - 5 bags of black tea/Lipton tea

• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk

• 1 - 2 cartons of fresh milk

• 3 - 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar

• 100 g non-dairy creamer powder

• 2 liters of boiling water

• Ice cubes

• 100 g coconut jelly (you can choose GC Food coconut jelly to save preparation time)

1.2 Detailed preparation steps

Making milk tea

• Add the tea bag to 2 liters of hot water (90 - 95°C) and steep for 5 - 7 minutes.

• Strain out the tea leaves, then add condensed milk and sugar, stirring well while the tea is still warm.

• You can add fresh milk and non-dairy creamer to enhance the rich and creamy flavor of the milk tea, then mix evenly.

How to prepare coconut jelly milk tea

• Pour the prepared milk tea into a cup and add ice cubes.

• Add coconut jelly cubes on top, or add pearls and aloe vera jelly if desired, then enjoy your milk tea.

2. Pomegranate tea with coconut jelly - cool, sweet, café-style flavor

Pomegranate tea with coconut jelly is always a top choice when you want to make simple homemade drinks that are good for your health. When combined with naturally sweet and chewy coconut jelly cubes, the tea becomes more visually appealing and helps cool the body effectively.

2.1 Required Ingredients

To make a cup of coconut jelly pomegranate tea with the same taste as in stores, you need the following ingredients:

• 10g jasmine tea

• 40g fresh pomegranate

• 100g coconut jelly

• 400ml hot water (90 - 95°C)

• 30ml red pomegranate syrup

• 10ml sugar syrup

• 1 - 2 kumquats

• Mint leaves, ice cubes

2.2 Standard café-style recipe

Tea brewing

• Brew 10g of jasmine tea with 400ml of hot water at 90 - 95°C for about 7 - 8 minutes.

• After the brewing time, gently press the tea bag 2 - 3 times to release more aroma and create a richer tea flavor.

Pomegranate tea preparation

• Add 20g of fresh pomegranate seeds to a shaker and gently muddle to extract the pomegranate juice.

• Pour in the brewed tea, pomegranate syrup, and sugar syrup, then squeeze in juice from 1 - 2 kumquats to enhance the sour taste.

• Add ice to the shaker and shake well for 10 - 15 seconds until all ingredients are fully combined.

Finish the drink

• Pour the tea mixture from the shaker into a glass. Add coconut jelly topping and the remaining 20g of fresh pomegranate seeds on top.

• Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy chilling.

This simple homemade drinks recipe is suggested by the team at G.C Food Joint Stock Company (GC Food) - a trusted supplier of coconut jelly that meets food safety standards.

3. Soft and nutritious Khuc Bach sweet soup

Besides fruit teas, Khuc Bach sweet soup is also a popular dessert thanks to its light, refreshing taste and easy-to-eat texture. You can completely make this dessert at home with simple homemade drink recipes. The method is easy to follow while still ensuring great flavor and full nutrition.

3.1 Easy-to-find ingredients

Below are the ingredients needed to prepare this nutritious Khuc Bach sweet soup:

• Fruits of your choice: strawberries, apples, pears, etc.

• Canned lychee

• White granulated sugar or rock sugar

• Sliced almonds

• Whipping cream

• Unsweetened fresh milk

• Gelatin

• Cocoa powder, matcha powder

• GC Food coconut jelly

• Chia seeds or basil seeds (optional)

• Pandan leaves

• Ice cubes

3.2 Simple method

Making Khuc Bach jelly

• Bring unsweetened fresh milk to a boil, then add the gelatin and let it bloom.

• Divide the cooked mixture into three equal parts. Take the first part and heat it over a double boiler on low heat until the gelatin is fully dissolved - an easy step often used when preparing simple homemade drinks and desserts. Add whipping cream and sugar, then stir well. Once the mixture is completely smooth, strain it through a sieve, pour it into a Khuc Bach mold, and refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours until set.

• Heat the second portion of gelatin and fresh milk in a double boiler until fully dissolved. Add whipping cream and sugar, stir well, then remove from the heat. Dissolve the matcha powder in warm water, mix until smooth, then pour it into the double-boiled mixture. Strain through a sieve, pour into the mold, and place in the refrigerator to chill.

• Similarly, cook the third portion of gelatin in a double boiler as in steps 1 and 2. Mix cocoa powder with warm water, stir until thick, then add it to the cooked milk and cream mixture. Stir well, strain through a sieve, pour into the mold, and refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours.

Cook the sugar syrup

• Pour water into a pot, then add rock sugar and pandan leaves.

• Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a steady boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

Fruit preparation and almond roasting

• Wash the fruit thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Soak apples and pears in diluted salt water to prevent browning.

• Canned lychees and GC Food coconut jelly are preprocessed and ready to use after opening.

• Soak chia seeds or basil seeds in a small amount of clean water until fully expanded.

• Roast sliced almonds over low heat until they turn golden and release a pleasant aroma, then turn off the heat.

How to prepare coconut jelly Khuc Bach 

• Cut the white, cocoa, and matcha Khuc Bach jelly that has set into bite-sized cubes.

• Add ice cubes to a bowl, then place the Khuc Bach jelly, fruits, coconut jelly, and basil seeds/chia seeds on top.

• Pour sugar syrup into the bowl, sprinkle roasted almonds over it, and enjoy these simple homemade drinks.

4. Peach tea with coconut jelly - A sweet and refreshing drink

Peach tea with coconut jelly is a familiar beverage when you look for simple homemade drinks. The light sweetness of peach, combined with chewy, refreshing coconut jelly topping creates a cooling and thirst-quenching tea that helps refresh and balance the body effectively.

4.1. Choosing ingredients

To make 4 - 5 glasses of delicious peach tea with coconut jelly, prepare the following ingredients in the correct amounts:

• 2 tea bags (peach tea or black tea)

• 200 g prepared coconut jelly

• 1 kg fresh peaches

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 400 g sugar

• ½ lemon

• Ice cubes

4.2. Preparation steps

Preparing the fresh peaches

• Peel the peaches and cut them into bite-sized slices.

• As you peel, place the peach slices immediately into a bowl of clean water mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt.

• After 10 - 15 minutes, remove the peaches, rinse them 2 - 3 times with clean water, and let them drain.

Cooking the sugar syrup and soaking the peaches

• Cook 200 ml of filtered water with 400g of sugar over medium heat. Gently shake the pot to dissolve the sugar evenly, do not stir with a spoon.

• When the syrup turns a light caramel color, add 800 ml of filtered water and bring to a boil.

• Once boiling, add the prepared peaches and cook over medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes.

• When the peach slices become slightly translucent, remove them immediately and soak them in a bowl of ice water to keep them crisp.

• Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon into the syrup on the stove, stir well, then turn off the heat and let the syrup cool completely.

• Place the cooled peaches and syrup into a clean glass jar, seal tightly, and store in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 days before use.

Brewing the peach tea

• Place 2 tea bags into hot water at about 90 - 95°C and steep for 5 - 7 minutes.

• Gently press the tea bags 2 - 3 times to fully extract the tea flavor, then remove them.

Making peach tea with coconut jelly

• Pour the brewed tea into a glass, add peach slices and about 3 - 4 tablespoons of peach syrup.

• Add ice cubes, top with GC Food coconut jelly, and enjoy.

5. Jasmine tea with raspberry and shredded coconut jelly

Jasmine tea with raspberry is loved for its light jasmine aroma combined with the sweet and sour taste of raspberry. This drink is ideal for those looking for simple, homemade drinks that are easy to make, healthy, and refreshing for overall well-being.

5.1. Required Ingredients

To make simple homemade drinks like jasmine tea with raspberry and shredded coconut jelly at home, prepare the following ingredients:

• 5 g jasmine tea

• 120 ml hot water

• 40 g shredded coconut jelly

• 17 g white sugar

• 60 ml raspberry jam

• A few slices of orange or lemon

• Ice cubes

5.2. Detailed preparation method

Brewing the jasmine tea

• Add jasmine tea to a teapot, pour in 120 ml of hot water at 90 - 95°C, and steep for 5 - 7 minutes.

• Strain out the tea leaves and let the brewed tea cool.

Making jasmine tea with raspberry and shredded coconut jelly

• Add the brewed tea, raspberry jam, and white sugar into a shaker.

• Add ice cubes and shake well for 10 - 15 seconds.

• Pour the mixture into a glass, add more ice and shredded coconut jelly, garnish with a slice of orange or lemon, and serve cold.

6. Choosing international-standard coconut jelly and aloe vera toppings from GC Food

To make your drinks more appealing, you can add Vietnamese coconut jelly toppings from G.C Food Joint Stock Company (GC Food). GC Food’s coconut jelly is produced using a closed processing line that preserves its natural freshness and flavor, making it suitable for pairing with a wide variety of beverages. In addition, GC Food products meet many global food safety standards and are trusted by both domestic and international F&B brands.

Through this article, we hope you have collected 5 simple homemade drink recipes that help save costs while ensuring food safety and hygiene. Choose toppings from the GC Food brand to bring a complete and delicious flavor to your beverages. Visit the GC Food introduction page to explore more useful information and discover new and creative drink variations.

This article is prepared by the GC Food Team - Natural Ingredient Experts.