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mint pineapple white tea cooler served over ice with fresh mint and pineapple

Mint Pineapple White Tea Cooler

Light iced white tea infused with fresh mint and clean pineapple juice, finished with a subtle ginger lift. Tropical, herbal, and perfectly restrained — a botanical summer cooler with brightness and structure.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35

Ingredients
  

WHITE TEA BASE
  • 6 item white tea bags Pai Mu Tan or White Peony
BOTANICAL & FRUIT FLAVORING
  • 300 g fresh pineapple cubes for blending
  • 12-15 g fresh mint leaves packed cup
  • 5-6 g fresh ginger thinly sliced
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item fresh mint leaves
  • item pineapple cubes

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F), do not boil. Add the white tea and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain the leaves and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. Blend the pineapple cubes until completely smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring jug. Do not press the pulp. Discard the solids and set the clear juice aside.
  3. Add the ginger slices to the warm tea. Let infuse for 5–7 minutes only, just until a gentle warmth develops. Remove the ginger promptly to avoid heat and bitterness.
  4. Stir the strained pineapple juice into the tea. This provides natural sweetness and acidity — no additional sugar is needed.
  5. Gently clap the mint leaves between your hands to release aroma, then add them to the tea. Let infuse for 6–10 minutes only, just until a clean mint aroma develops. Remove the mint promptly to prevent grassy notes.
  6. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and integrated.
  7. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled mint pineapple white tea cooler, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and pineapple cubes.

Notes

  • Pineapple must be fresh and ripe — underripe fruit tastes sour and thin.
  • Ginger is supportive, not spicy; more than 6–7 minutes destroys balance.
  • Mint is aromatic, not vegetal — short contact is mandatory.
  • White tea should remain present; if it disappears, you overdid the fruit.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for clean flavor and clarity.