Passion Fruit & Yuzu Honey Drink

Why people make this drink

Did you know that citrus peel is often more potent, nutritionally speaking, than the fruit itself? Yuzu — the Japanese and Korean citrus fruit — has peel that contains a particularly high concentration of polyphenols compared to its juice. These compounds have antioxidant properties and are associated in research with anti-inflammatory effects. In traditional Cantonese household thinking, the same logic applies to most citrus fruits: the peel is not waste — it is the most valuable part. That is why yuzu honey (柚子蜜 / yuja cha), which includes shreds of actual yuzu rind, is used here rather than plain honey.

Paired with fresh passion fruit, which is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre, this drink is an easy, genuinely pleasant daily ritual — especially for those who spend long hours in front of screens, tend to catch whatever cold is going around, or want a light, detoxifying drink to brighten their complexion over time.