PINOY PANDAN ICE TEA

FILIPINO RECIPE ~ PANDAN ICE TEA ~

Flavor regular tea with aromatic leaves of pandan or screwpine and discover a new refreshing drink.

PINOY PANDAN ICE TEA INGREDIENTS

1 gallon water
5 tea bags
3-4 pieces pandan leaves
2 pieces panocha or
2-3 cups brown sugar
shaved ice

PINOY PANDAN ICE TEA PROCEDURE

• Boil the water, tea bags, pandan leaves, and panocha or brown sugar together until aromatic and well flavored.

• Adjust the sweetness as needed.

• Strain the tea then cool.

• Serve with shaved ice and garnish with pandan leaves.

PANDAN AND ITS USES: Pandan or fragrant screwpine is a versatile leaf used different ways in kitchen. It is most commonly added to boiled rice for a fragrant aroma. It is used to flavor tea, cakes, icings, ice cream, desserts, and other baked goods. The strong leaves can be used for tying, for wrapping, and even as bedding of roasts.