Winter melon sweet tea. A homestyle take on a drink from Taiwan, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 32 minutes.
Homestyle Winter Melon Tea
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Winter melon sweet tea. A homestyle take on a drink from Taiwan, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 32 minutes.
Prep
12 min
Cook
10 min
Flavor
Classic
Serve
Iced
Cooling
10 min
Total
32 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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glasses
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- ⅓ cup (85.0 ml)winter melon tea concentrate
- 1 ¾ cups (430.0 ml)filtered water
- 3.0 tbsp (35.0 g)granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (180.0 g)ice cubes
- 1.0 tbsp (16.0 ml)fresh lime juice
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Instructions
- Combine winter melon tea concentrate with water in a saucepan and heat gently for 8–10 minutes to dissolve sugar or infuse the plant ingredient.
- Strain solids where needed and stir in sugar while warm; add lime juice after heating.
- Rapidly chill the mixture to refrigerator temperature.
- Pour over ice in two glasses and serve.
Tips
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make homestyle winter melon tea?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store homestyle winter melon tea?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make homestyle winter melon tea ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
85
Calories / serving
0.1g
Fat
21.8g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
21.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~170 cal · 0g fat · 44g carbs · 1g protein · 42g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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