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Spiced and fruity tea with pear and redcurrants

Spiced Pear & Redcurrant Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
The juicy, honey-sweet flesh of pear and the tart acidity of redcurrants form a pair that brightens up even the greyest autumn day. In this tea blend, we don't use flavourings but marry a brew of real fruits with black tea. The slight graininess of the pear and the vibrant colour of the currants result in a rustic, honest drink full of natural flavours.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 3 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International, Autumn Mood

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle
  • Saucepan for fruits
  • Sieve
  • Jug

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil 500 ml of water and make the tea using the bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the bags.

Tip: Make the base tea first so it has time to cool a little and doesn't scald the honey later.
2 ✓

Meanwhile, wash the pear, core it and dice it. Put it in the saucepan with the redcurrants.

Tip: Leave the pear skin on; there are loads of flavour compounds and vitamins directly underneath it.
3 ✓

Add the spices, pour in 100 ml of water, and steam under a lid for 5 minutes until the pear softens.

Tip: Steaming is gentler than boiling, and fruit flavours concentrate in the small amount of liquid (making a concentrate).
4 ✓

Stir the honey and lemon juice into the prepared tea.

Tip: Citric acid not only flavours but acts as an antioxidant to prevent the pear from browning in the tea (inhibition of enzymatic browning).
5 ✓

Pour the spiced fruit brew (juices and all) into the tea. Stir.

Tip: This is where the flavours meet: the bitterness of tea, sweetness of fruits and aroma of spices.
6 ✓

Let stand for a few minutes, then strain the drink into glasses.

Tip: During resting, osmosis allows the tea to take on the fruit flavours.
7 ✓

Put a slice of fresh pear and a few redcurrants in the glass for garnish.

Tip: The fruit pieces remaining at the bottom of the glass serve as a real treat at the end.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use tinned pears?
It can be made from tinned pears too, but they are much sweeter, so you can probably leave out the honey. You can also use the juice from the tin instead of water for cooking.
What pear should I choose?
Soft, ripe varieties (e.g. Williams) are best because they have the most intense scent and taste, and break down easily.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Ripe pear
  • 50 g Redcurrants (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 bags Black tea
  • 500 ml Water (for the tea)
  • 100 ml Water (for cooking fruit)
  • 20 g Honey
  • 15 ml Lemon juice
  • 1 pc Cinnamon stick
  • 3 pc Cloves