Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 Strawberry Acai Tea Bags
- 2 cups Water
Flavor & Sweetness
- 2 tablespoons Freeze-Dried Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup or Honey (adjust to taste)
Creamy Component
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (preferably full-fat)
Additional
- Ice Cubes (as needed for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: Brew the Tea – Start by steeping the strawberry acai tea bags in 2 cups of hot water for about 5 to 7 minutes until the tea is rich and fragrant. Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely before proceeding.
- Step 2: Prepare the Simple Syrup – If you don’t have simple syrup on hand, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved completely, then let it cool before using. This syrup sweetens the drink smoothly without any grainy texture.
- Step 3: Combine Ingredients – In a large glass or shaker, mix the cooled strawberry acai tea, 1 cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup or honey (or your preferred sweetener), and a handful of freeze-dried strawberries. Stir or shake gently to blend the flavors while preserving the texture of the freeze-dried strawberries.
- Step 4: Add Ice – Fill the serving glass generously with ice cubes and pour the combined mixture over the ice to keep the drink refreshingly cold.
- Step 5: Final Touches – Give the drink one last gentle stir to allow the flavors to meld and prepare to enjoy your vibrant Homemade Pink Drink Refresher.
Notes
- Use Cold Brewed Tea: For quicker prep, brew the tea overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust Sweetness Gradually: Add sweetener slowly to preserve the natural fruit flavors.
- Fresh Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Maintain texture and flavor without diluting the drink.
- Opt for Full-Fat Coconut Milk: Achieves a creamy and rich mouthfeel.
- Chill All Ingredients: Keeps the drink refreshing for longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan (when using vegan sweeteners and plant-based milk)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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