Ms. Lê Thị Ánh Trinh
On hot days, there is nothing more refreshing than a glass of fresh, cold tropical fruit tea, fragrant with tea and bursting with the sweet taste of ripe fruit. At GC Food, we know that making a truly great drink isn’t about fancy recipes, it’s all about picking the right ingredients and brewing them well. In this article, we’ll show you how to do both, so you can enjoy this tropical treat at home anytime!
1. Ingredients
Before getting started, you’ll need some fresh ingredients and a few basic tools:
Tea: 1 pack of good-quality oolong or black tea (loose leaf or tea bags).
Tropical fruits:
Orange, pineapple, apple: 1 of each
Watermelon: ½ fruit
Passion fruit: 3 (adjust depending on taste and season)
Extras: About 290g sugar (adjust to your liking), fresh mint leaves, ice cubes
Topping: Coconut jelly (prepare a suitable amount)
Tools: Pot for sugar syrup, large pitcher or mixing bowl, spoon, knife, cutting board
Tips: To make the best tropical drink, choose fresh, naturally ripe fruits. For watermelon, pick a round, juicy one that makes a crisp “thump” sound when tapped. Pineapple should have bright yellow skin, widely spaced eyes, and a fragrant aroma. For oranges, choose ones with smooth, shiny skin that feel heavy in your hand. Apples should have glossy, vibrant skin and feel firm, avoid any that are dull or bruised.
Instead of using tapioca pearls or homemade jelly, you can choose GC Food’s coconut jelly. Made from mature coconut water and produced under international food safety standards, it stays chewy longer in tea and blends smoothly with syrups or fruit juices.
2. How to make it
Once your ingredients are ready, the next step is to brew the tea and mix everything for a perfectly balanced, tasty drink.
2.1 Prepare and marinate the fruit
Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the pulp, then mix it with about 40g of sugar. Let it sit for 15 - 30 minutes so the juice gets thick and super fragrant.
Peel your pineapple, orange, apple, and watermelon, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Don’t go too thin, as thin slices can get mushy once mixed with sugar.
Rinse the coconut jelly (GC Food or any brand you prefer) and let it drain before using.
2.2 Make the syrup and brew the tea
Heat 250g of sugar with 250ml of water in a pot over medium heat until the sugar has melted. Remove from heat.
Stir in the marinated passion fruit and warm gently until slightly thick. This fragrant jam will make your tea taste amazing. Steep the tea in 100ml hot water (90 - 95°C) for 5 minutes, then remove the bag or strain the leaves. Don’t oversteep, or the tea will get bitter and lose its delicate flavor.
2.3 Mix & garnish
In a large glass, combine the cooled tea, 1 - 2 tablespoons of passion fruit jam, 1 tablespoon of sugar syrup (adjust to taste), and some ice cubes.
Layer in your sliced fresh fruit, then add GC Food’s coconut jelly and finish with a few mint leaves. You can adjust the garnish to your taste, making your tropical fruit tea just as beautiful as it is refreshing.
Tip: Use a shaker to mix the tea, sugar syrup, and passion fruit jam before adding ice and fruit. It gives your drink a nice froth and a smoother, more blended base.
With this recipe from the GC Food team - a trusted source for safe, high-quality coconut jelly, you can make a colorful, refreshing tropical fruit tea right in your own kitchen. Check out GC Food’s official website to explore more products that bring out the natural flavors and take your drinks to the next level!
This article was written by the GC Food team - experts in natural ingredients.
