By: Ireland Lee

What comes to mind when most people think about tropical fruits are fruits such as coconut, pineapple, and banana. However, papaya is another sweet tropical fruit. Its unique dark orange color and creamy texture make this a favorite to either eat as is or blended in a drink. This ovoid-shaped fruit originated in Central America and southern Mexico and is also produced in Hawaii and India. It is a fruit that pairs well with many other flavors, making it ideal for smoothies.
Tea Zone Papaya Drink Powder is a fruity drink mix that is made with natural flavors, that can be used in many different ways to make different recipes. The benefit of using a drink powder is its versatility. Three non-alcoholic drink recipes are provided below from a long list of options for drink ideas. It includes a slushie, iced drink, and smoothie recipe.

Papaya Mint Slush
A slush, or slushie, is an ice blended drink. We’ve brought you a classic slush with a unique flavor combination of papaya and mint. Bold flavors and refreshing ice will cool you down on any warm day!

Ingredients:

• 3 Lollicup scoops* Tea Zone Papaya Powder
• ½ oz Monin Mint Concentrate
• 1 cup Ice
• 4 oz Water

*Lollicup scoops are approximately ¾ of an ounce.

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients into a blender and blend well
2. Pour into a glass to serve

Papaya Cream Smoothie
Smoothies are creamier and as the same says, smooth! The papaya drink powder can also be used to make a flavorful delicious smoothie with very few ingredients. This papaya recipe is a take on Sonic's old cream slushes. We hope this blended beverage recipe takes you away to tropical oasis.

Ingredients:

• 3 Lollicup scoops Tea Zone Papaya Powder
• 2 Lollicup scoops Tea Zone Non-Dairy Creamer
• ½ oz Fructose
• 16 oz Ice
• 1 cup Water

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients well and serve

The Tea Zone nondairy creamer enhances the silky-smooth texture but you could also make the drink without it.

Papaya Banana Iced Drink
The key to creating amazing flavor profiles is to pair the strong sweet taste of papaya with a more subtle complimentary one in the same family of tropical fruits. Bananas are also creamy fruit but with a lighter flavor that goes so well with papaya! We present to you a beverage recipe that contains all of those tropical flavors you desire in a single cup.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ Lollicup scoops Tea Zone Papaya Powder
• 1 ½ Lollicup scoops Tea Zone Banana Powder
• 2 Lollicup scoops Tea Zone Non-Dairy Creamer
• 7 oz Water
• 2/3 of 16 oz Ice

Directions:

1. Combine powder and creamer with 1 oz hot water into a cocktail shaker and stir
2. Add in other ingredients
3. Shake well and pour into a glass
4. Enjoy!

To make this drink over and over again, we suggest using drink powders which has a long shelf life when sealed and stored in a cool dry area. Fresh fruit can also be used but be sure that the bananas are ripe.

In addition to these three recipes, the Tea Zone Papaya Drink Powder can also be made hot and for milk tea. Craft signature recipes for your menu by mixing flavors and add-ins. Most supplies and add-ons used are available from this boba supply shop, along with plastic cups, straws, and blenders!

Did you try the recipe? Share your creation with us on Instagram and use #lollicuprecipe !

Follow us!

Instagram @lollicupstore

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lollicupstore

YouTube: Lollicup Store