Try this soothing and easy pandan tea for a comforting drink that will relax your body and mind! The fragrant aroma will calm your senses, while its healthful benefits nourish you from the inside out. Enjoy it hot or cold, and feel refreshed!
Learn more about pandan and how to make pandan juice and extract here.
For pandan recipes, try easy pandan rice (with Thai jasmine rice), The best pandan chicken (Gai Bai Tuey), Pandan sticky rice dessert, coconut pandan jelly, and pandan custard.
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- What is Pandan?
- Reasons Why You Should Drink Pandan Tea
- What is Pandan Tea?
- Ingredients for Pandan Tea
- Optional Ingredients
- How to Make Pandan Tea
- How to Serve Pandan Tea
- Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Brew
- Other Thai Teas You'll Love
- Variations & Substitutes
- Storage
- Other Pandan Recipes
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Easy Pandan Tea
- More Delicious Thai Drinks
When I think of pandan tea, two things come to mind. I associate pandan tea as reserve tea for high-end spa places to serve guests.
Pandan tea is a popular drink in Thailand and throughout Southeast Asia.
What is Pandan?
Pandan is a tropical plant commonly used in Asian cooking, especially desserts. Its blade-like leaves give off a fragrant aroma, and the deep green hue of the leaves is often used for their natural coloring. It adds a unique touch to dishes and drinks. They are also called pandanus leaves or screwpine leaves.
Thai cooking uses a lot of Pandan. They are especially popular for making desserts.
Some popular Thai desserts using pandan tea are mango sticky rice, kabocha squash dessert, kabocha custard, coconut sticky rice, pandan custard, and pandan coconut jelly.
Learn more about Pandan, its uses, and how to make pandan juice and extract here.
Frozen and fresh pandan leaves. (Image below). Use this image for your reference when you visit the Asian markets to find these leaves for your tea.
Reasons Why You Should Drink Pandan Tea
- Pandan Tea has a delightful herbal fragrance and offers a range of health benefits.
- It is an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants, making it a great choice for supporting your immune system.
- This herbal tea may also help regulate blood sugar levels, alleviate joint pain, and even aid digestion.
- Its beneficial effects on heart health make it a wonderful addition to your daily routine. Give Pandan Tea a try and enjoy its delicious flavor and Ayurvedic medicine properties!
What is Pandan Tea?
Pandan, also known as Pandanus amaryllifolius, is a tropical plant popular in Southeast Asia. Pandan Tea is an herbal infusion made from the leaves of the pandan plant, offering a unique, sweet, floral fragrance and subtle tea taste.
Ingredients for Pandan Tea
- Fresh Pandan Leaves. The main ingredient of the tea, providing its distinctive flavor and aroma. Find fresh or frozen pandan tea at the Asian markets.
- Water. Used to brew the tea, extracting the flavors and benefits of the pandan leaves.
- Sugar. Optional.
Optional Ingredients
Pandan tea is very customizable. Feel free to add some or a few suggested ingredients to your tea. I love adding ginger to mine, so for this recipe, I'll show you ginger slices.
- Tea bags. Use a green tea bag for added caffeine and make a pandan green tea.
- Ginger has an added citrusy tang and is great for digestive aid.
- Lemongrass. For added earthy and light citrusy notes.
- Green or black tea bags for added caffeine.
- Jasmine tea (loose leaf or tea bags) is another wonderful ingredient with pandan tea.
- Lime or lemon wedges for more sour notes.
How to Make Pandan Tea
1. Rolled-up pandan leaves, then use an end strand to wrap them into a tight bunch. Slice the ginger, then use a knife to smash both herbs just enough to help release oils lightly.
2. Add the ginger, pandan, and sugar to the water. Add other ingredients here if you choose to use any. (lemongrass, tea bags, kaffir lime leaves, lemon slices, etc.)
3. Bring water to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to medium-low. Let the tea steep for 25-30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
4. Remove the pandan leaves and ginger from the hot water. Strain the tea if you have some chunks of herbs. Pour into your favorite tea cup and enjoy it hot!
5. For a cold tea, let the hot tea cool to room temperature, add a few ice cubes, and garnish with your favorite herbs! Place the rest of the tea in the fridge for more later.
How to Serve Pandan Tea
- Serve Pandan Tea hot or cold, depending on your preference.
- Enjoy a cup of tea with Thai pandan custard and crueler (Recipe coming soon) or pandan sticky rice.
- Enjoy it plain or sweetened with honey or sugar, according to taste.
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Brew
- Use fresh pandan leaves for the best flavor.
- Brew the tea at a gentle simmer to extract the flavors without boiling.
Other Thai Teas You'll Love
If you're a fan of Thai tea, there are plenty of delicious options to try!
- First, Thai green tea combines green tea with matcha powder and condensed milk for a unique and tasty twist.
- Blue tea, also known as butterfly tea, uses butterfly pea flowers to create a beautiful and vibrant drink.
- If you're looking for something with a tangy kick, tamarind tea is a great choice.
- For a creamy and sweet option, try butter milk tea with boba, which uses butterfly pea flowers but with sweetened condensed milk.
- And don't forget about lemongrass tea, which offers an aromatic, citrusy, and earthy flavor profile and some health benefits.
Variations & Substitutes
- Add lemongrass for an extra layer of flavor to your Pandan Tea.
- Substitute coconut milk for water for a creamier texture and richer taste.
- For a loose-leaf tea version, use a store-bought version or make your own leaf by simply allowing the leaves to dry at room temperature for a few days and crush into loose leaves for steeping later.
Storage
- Pandan tea keeps well at room temperature. Store leftover Pandan Tea in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat before serving, if desired.
Other Pandan Recipes
- Thai Pandan custard
- Pandan Sticky rice
- Pandan Coconut Jelly agar agar
- Pandan chicken
- Brown sugar simple syrup with pandan
Frequently Asked Questions
Pandan tea is rich in antioxidants and may help support the immune system, regulate blood sugar levels, and alleviate joint pain.
No, pandan tea is caffeine-free, making it a suitable choice for those looking to reduce caffeine intake.
While pandan tea is not specifically known for its sleep-inducing properties, some people find its soothing aroma and taste relaxing before bedtime.
Pandan has a unique sweet floral fragrance with a subtle herbal taste, making it a popular ingredient in various culinary dishes and beverages.
Pandan leaf is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help improve skin health and reduce skin irritation when used in skincare products.
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Easy Pandan Tea
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Try this soothing and easy pandan tea for a comforting drink that will relax your body and mind! The fragrant aroma will calm your senses, while its healthful benefits nourish you from the inside out. Enjoy it hot or cold, and feel refreshed!
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 fresh or frozen pandan leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar. Optional. (I didn't use sugar for this recipe)
- 2-3 slices of ginger. Optional
- 1-2 tea bags of choice. Optional
Instructions
1. Rolled-up pandan leaves, then use an end strand to wrap them into a tight bunch. Slice the ginger, then use a knife to smash both herbs just enough to help release oils lightly.
2. Add the ginger, pandan, and sugar to the water. Add other ingredients here if you choose to use any. (lemongrass, tea bags, kaffir lime leaves, lemon slices, etc.)
3. Bring water to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to medium-low. Let the tea steep for 25-30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
4. Remove the pandan leaves and ginger from the hot water. Strain the tea if you have some chunks of herbs. Pour into your favorite tea cup and enjoy it hot!
5. For a cold tea, let the hot tea cool to room temperature, add a few ice cubes, and garnish with your favorite herbs! Place the rest of the tea in the fridge for more later.
Enjoy it plain or sweetened with honey or sugar, according to taste.
Notes
- Use fresh pandan leaves for the best flavor.
- Brew the tea at a gentle simmer to extract the flavors without boiling.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: drinks
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
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