Quick answer
You can make three unique iced teas at home with Swa syrups: Passion Fruit with 30 ml syrup and 180 ml water, Hibiscus with 30 ml syrup, 180 ml water and half a lemon, and Peach with 20 ml syrup and 10 ml lime juice. Shake with ice, pour over more ice, and garnish.
If you want something beyond lemon and mint, these three flavours take a minute each. They work for home hosts and are equally easy for a cafe team to copy. See the cafe page if you plan to serve them to guests.
How do you make Passion Fruit Iced Tea?
A tropical, tangy iced tea made without fresh passion fruit, using Swa Passion Fruit Iced Tea syrup.
Ingredients
- 30 ml Swa Passion Fruit Iced Tea Syrup
- 180 ml water
- Lots of ice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Method
- In a shaker or glass jar, combine ice, water and the syrup.
- Pour into a highball glass filled with ice, or simply add everything to a glass and stir.
- Garnish with lemon mint leaves.
How do you make Hibiscus Iced Tea?
A vibrant colour with a floral, tart flavour, using Swa Hibiscus Tea syrup.
Ingredients
- 30 ml Swa Hibiscus Tea Syrup
- 180 ml water
- Half a lemon
- Lemon slices or hibiscus flowers for garnish (optional)
Method
- Gently shake the water, syrup and some ice in a shaker or glass jar.
- Pour into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Add lemon wedges for garnish.
How do you make Peach Iced Tea?
Mellow peach sweetness with the soothing character of tea, using Swa Peach Tea syrup.
Ingredients
- 20 ml Swa Peach Tea Syrup
- 10 ml lime juice
- Water
- Lots of ice
- Peach slices or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Method
- In a shaker or glass jar, combine ice, water, the syrup and the lime juice.
- Pour into a highball glass filled with ice, or add everything to a glass and stir.
- Garnish with lemon mint leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need fresh passion fruit or peaches?
No. The syrups carry the flavour, so you can make these iced teas without fresh fruit. Peach slices and mint are optional garnishes only.
How much syrup goes into each iced tea?
Passion Fruit and Hibiscus use 30 ml syrup with 180 ml water, and Peach uses 20 ml syrup with 10 ml lime juice. Add water to taste and plenty of ice.
What glass should I use?
A highball glass filled with ice works for all three, as in the original recipes.
Are Swa syrups natural?
Yes. Swa syrups are 100% natural, with no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours, and they are made in Bangalore by a women-led team.
Swa Artisanal Syrups is made in Bangalore by a team of women who believe Indian flavours deserve a place behind every bar and coffee counter. From Kokam off the Konkan coast to Nannari from Tamil Nadu, every syrup is preservative-free, naturally made, and built for the craft professional. Swa works with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels across India.
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