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lychee iced tea

Lychee Iced Tea Recipe

Refreshing lychee iced tea is a versatile drink to enjoy lychee fruit for a tropical and aromatic tea experience. Easily adjust the sweetness and make this recipe for yourself or in a punchbowl for your next gathering.
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Course: beverages, brunch, Drinks
Keyword: black tea, ice tea, lychee, lychee fruit
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 22kcal

Equipment

  • Medium-sized saucepan or ice tea maker
  • Strainer or sieve
  • Glass pitcher
  • Stirring spoon
  • Glasses and long spoons for serving

Ingredients

  • 3 black tea bags or green tea for a lighter flavor
  • 1 can lychee fruit in syrup or juice
  • 4 cups water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves garnish
  • extra Lychee fruit for garnish; optional
  • 2-3 tablespoons simple syrup optional, depending on sweetness preference - omit for a less sweet version

Instructions

  • Brew black ice tea and make the strength to your preference. Let it cool.
    3 black tea bags, 4 cups water
  • Add the tea and the entire can of lychee with lychee juice into a pitcher. Remove some of the juice for less sweetness. You can also take a few lychee and blend them and add them into the tea as lychee pulp.
    1 can lychee fruit
  • Mix well.
  • Serve the tea with fruit in big glasses and add lots of ice. For added effect, shake the infused tea with some ice for a foamy top.
    Ice cubes, 2-3 tablespoons simple syrup
  • Garnish with slapped mint. Enjoy your lychee iced tea with a long spoon on the side to eat the lychee fruits.
    Fresh mint leaves , extra Lychee fruit

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lychee Iced Tea Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
22
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
5
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.002
g
0
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
0.002
g
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.