Homemade Lychee Tea

This refreshing Homemade Lychee Tea combines the delicate floral sweetness of lychee with black tea for a tropical and hydrating beverage, perfect for any time of the year.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 40

Total Time 55

Course Beverage

Cuisine Asian

Servings cups

Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan for brewing tea
Strainer for filtering tea leaves
Pitcher for chilling the tea
Glasses for serving

Ingredients

3 cups water filtered
2 bags black tea or green tea for a milder flavor
1 cup lychee fruit fresh or canned, pitted and pureed
3 tbsp honey adjust to taste
1 cup ice cubes for serving
1 tsp lemon juice optional, for extra freshness
4 pieces lychee fruit for garnish

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add black tea bags, and steep for 3-5 minutes. Strain and let it cool.
In a blender, puree the lychee fruit until smooth. Strain to remove any pulp if desired.
In a pitcher, mix the brewed tea, lychee puree, and honey. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes to chill.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the chilled lychee tea, and add a splash of lemon juice if using. Garnish with whole lychee fruit and serve immediately.

Notes

Optional Equipment: A blender can be used instead of mashing lychees manually.
Customization: Add mint leaves for extra freshness.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Serving Tip: Best served chilled over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1250Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword Homemade Fruit Tea, Iced Lychee Tea, Lychee Tea, Refreshing Lychee Drink

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