Fragrant, fruity, and lightly floral, Iced Lychee Black Tea is a beautifully aromatic tea. The subtle sweetness of lychee pairs wonderfully with the smooth depth of black tea, making it a refreshing yet comforting drink for any time of the day.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Simple to make: it's just a few steps to making delicious tea at home.
Naturally sweet and aromatic: the addition of fresh lychee and lychee syrup complements the boldness of black tea without overpowering it.
Versatile: change it up and enjoy the lychee black tea hot on cooler days or iced for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients you'll need
- black tea: loose leaf black tea or black tea bags; you can also use lychee flavored black tea
- water: filtered or distilled water for a clean and pure taste
- fresh lychees: peeled; you can use fresh or canned (in syrup)
- lychee syrup: or other sweetener such as honey, simple syrup, or sugar (to your taste)
- ice
Where to find?
You can find these ingredients at Asian supermarkets or large grocery stores with an International aisle.
How to make iced lychee black tea
Brew the tea:
Bring water to a boil (about 200°F/93°C).
Steep 1-2 tablespoon of black tea leaves in hot water for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
Once brewed, strain out the tea leaves or remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Assemble:
To a tall glass filled with ice, add in fresh lychees, lychee syrup (or simple syrup), and pour in cooled black tea.
Give it a stir and enjoy immediately.
Notes
You can also serve the lychee black tea hot -- just omit the ice, and add lychee syrup to your taste.
Expert tips
Use high-quality tea: choose a good black tea; there are some teas that are already flavored with lychee.
Add fresh lychees (and lychee syrup): naturally adds a sweet, fragrant lychee aroma and flavor.
Adjust steeping time: a longer steep will give a stronger flavor, but be careful not to over steep to avoid bitterness.
Chill it: for iced tea, let it cool to room temperature first to prevent watering it down too much, or use cold brew tea.
Customize it: Add lychee jelly or sparkling water to make it yours.
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Iced Lychee Black Tea
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Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon loose leaf black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 1 C hot water about 200°F/93°C
- ice
- 4-6 fresh lychees peeled
- 1-2 tablespoon lychee syrup or simple syrup
Instructions
Brew the tea:
- Bring water to a boil (about 200°F/93°C).
- Steep 1-2 tablespoon of lychee black tea leaves in hot water for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
- Once brewed, strain out the tea leaves or remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Assemble:
- To a tall glass filled with ice, add in fresh lychees, lychee syrup (or simple syrup), and pour in cooled black tea.
- Give it a stir and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
This is wonderful - so tasty and refreshing! I need this to happen in my life, maybe green version tea with an addition of rose notes.
Michelle
Thanks Ben! A green tea version with rose would be lovely!
Healthy World Cuisine
Love everything about this delicious summertime drink. iced lychee black tea is delightfully floral, sweet and refreshing.
Michelle
Thanks Bobbi! Lychee goes so well with the black and green tea! 🙂