Ingredients
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2 jasmine tea bags jasmine tea bags2 jasmine tea bags
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1 cup canned lychees in syrup (reserve syrup) canned lychees in syrup1 cup canned lychees in syrup (reserve syrup)
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave) maple syrup1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave)
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1 small lemon, juiced lemon1 small lemon, juiced
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2 cups sparkling water (unsweetened) sparkling water2 cups sparkling water (unsweetened)
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2 tablespoons tapioca pearls (small size, optional for 'ginger pearls' effect) tapioca pearls2 tablespoons tapioca pearls (small size, optional for 'ginger pearls' effect)
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Ice cubes ice cubesIce cubes
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Fresh mint leaves, for garnish fresh mint leavesFresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
Serve immediately for a refreshing, aromatic drink with fragrant jasmine, juicy lychee, and fun ginger pearls. Stir before sipping to enjoy all the flavors and textures. For a spicy kick, add extra ginger or a pinch of Sichuan pepper. Omit tapioca pearls for a simpler, lighter drink.
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Brew jasmine tea using the tea bags and 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep 4-5 minutes, then cool to room temperature. |
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While tea cools, cook tapioca pearls per package instructions (usually 5-10 min in boiling water until translucent). Drain and rinse with cold water. |
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In a small bowl, combine grated ginger, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Add cooked tapioca pearls and toss to coat, letting them infuse for 5 minutes. |
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In a blender, combine 1/2 cup lychees and 2 tablespoons lychee syrup. Blend until smooth. |
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Fill glasses with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons of lychee purée to each glass, then pour over cooled jasmine tea and top with sparkling water. |
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Gently spoon in ginger-infused tapioca pearls. Garnish with fresh mint and a whole lychee if desired. |
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Stir gently before drinking. |
