Green Tea Poached Pears
Green Tea Poached Pears is a light, elegant dessert originating from East Asia, where pears are gently simmered in a sweetened green tea syrup until tender. The dish typically features ripe pears, green tea (often matcha or loose-leaf), sugar or honey, and sometimes subtle aromatics like ginger or star anise. It's a popular way to enjoy fruit in a refined, aromatic preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is relatively low in fat and protein, being primarily a source of natural and added sugars from the fruit and syrup. A serving provides dietary fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants from the green tea, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 44 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg |
| Antioxidants (Catechins) | Variable |
Per 1 medium pear with syrup (about 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects the East Asian philosophy of using tea in both savory and sweet dishes, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Nutritionally, the green tea infusion adds beneficial catechins (like EGCG), which are potent antioxidants, making this a dessert with functional health benefits.
