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Brazilian Iced Tea
A Rio de Janeiro classic, Brazilian Iced tea, or Chá Mate Gelado in Portuguese, is perfect for summer to sip at the beach, by the pool, at the park or anywhere. Learn to make this classic drink recipe four different ways. These refreshing flavors will transport you to a white sandy Brazilian beach!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 118 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Chá Mate - Brazilian Iced Tea
- 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar
- 8 cups of water
For the Lime Syrup
- 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice from 8-10 limes
- 2 cups of water
For the Passion Fruit Syrup
- 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of passion fruit pulp
- 1 cup of water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and the water over medium high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Next, add in the chá mate and stir to combine. When the water begins to simmer — please don't actually let it boil because that could bring on bitterness from the tea leaves — turn off the heat and let it steep for at least 10 minutes.
- Strain and cool.
- Serve cold and over ice, if desired.
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For the Lime Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and the water and simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved to make a simple syrup.
- Let it cool, then add in the lime juice and the water.
- Add that to taste to your prepared chá mate, and serve over ice with lime garnish, if desired.
For the Passion Fruit Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and the water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved to make a simple syrup.
- Let it cool, then add in the passion fruit pulp and the water.
- Add that to taste to your prepared chá mate, and serve over ice, if desired.
Saúde!!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
203IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.