Brewing Tips

Honeyed Pink Serenity is an experimental drink for people who love smoothies and white loose leaf tea. It's fruity and creamy, made with Himalayan white tea, berries, honey, milk, and banana, with Greek yogurt on top for a dose of probiotics.

White Tea Infused Smoothie: Honeyed Pink Serenity. An experimental drink.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of brewed Nepal Hills Floral White Tea (cooled)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Ice cubes

How to Brew the White Tea Base

Brew Floral White Tea at 75 to 80°C (167 to 176°F) for 2 to 3 minutes. White tea is the most sensitive to temperature, so don't use boiling water. Strain it and let it cool to room temperature, or put it in the fridge for 30 minutes. The tea needs to be cold before you blend it.

Instructions

1. Steep the Floral White Tea as above and let it cool completely.
2. Put the cooled tea, banana, mixed berries, Greek yogurt, and honey in a blender.
3. Blend until smooth. If it's too thick, add more cooled tea or a splash of milk.
4. Add the ice cubes and blend again until cold.
5. Pour into a glass, top with a few berries, and serve straight away.

Why This Works

Nepal Hills' Floral White Tea, grown by Farmers Tea Co in Ilam at 5,000 to 7,000 ft, has notes of spring blossom, soft rose, and peach fuzz. Its delicate florals and natural sweetness go beautifully with the fruity berries and creamy Greek yogurt. You end up with a refreshing, antioxidant-rich smoothie that tastes like nothing else.

Tip: the second steep of Floral White Tea makes an even better smoothie base, because its lighter flavour doesn't overpower the berries.

Related Reading

• Why Drink White Tea? The Lightest Tea with the Biggest Benefits
• White Tea Benefits: The Least Processed Tea
• Iced Tea from Loose Leaf: Cold Brew Guide
• Refreshing Iced Green Tea Recipe

Recipe by: Bibhu Gautam