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    Lychee Iced Tea

    Posted on Jun 16, 2023 · Last Updated on May 10, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Lychee Iced Tea, a perfect refreshing Tea with the flavors of Lychee. A Cool and perfect drink for Summer days

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    lychee iced tea

    Lychee is a typical tropical fruit. It has a perfectly sweet taste that goes well in iced Tea. Homemade made iced tea is indeed a cool idea for a hot sunny day.

    The best thing about this homemade tea is it's economical, Plus we can customize them to our heart's content.

    I am using fresh lychee for this recipe however canned lychee also works well. I am giving the instructions for using both fresh and canned lychee in this recipe. Now let's see how to make lychee tea.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make Lychee Iced Tea
    • Tips & Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Options
    • More Summer Drinks
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    Ingredients

    Lychee - Fresh or Canned lychee works well for making iced tea. Lychee is a seasonal fruit and hence when they are not in season we can definitely make use of canned fruits.

    Black Tea - I am using tea leaves. You can also use tea bags.

    Lemon & Mint - Gives a fantastic fresh and refreshing flavor to the tea.

    Sugar syrup - adding syrup for the sweetness. Using whole sugar might not get dissolved and will not go well along. hence prefer using sugar syrup for the sweetness.

    Icecubes - Indeed a mandatory ingredient. Use whole or crushed ice cubes as you prefer.

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    How to make Lychee Iced Tea

    Heat a saucepan with water once it's hot add the tea leaves.

    Cook till they start boiling and simmer for 2 mins and switch off. Filter to remove the tea dust and let it cool down completely. If using tea bags you can bring the water to a boil and steep the tea bags to the boiling water for 10 mins.

    Put the brewed tea in the fridge till use.

    In a tall serving glass or Jar add deseeded lychee. Muddle or Crush the fruit to release the juice.

    Top it with ice cubes

    Add a few mint leaves and lemon wedges.

    Now add the brewed cold tea,Water and sugar syrup.

    Combine everything and let it chill for 3-4 hours and then serve.

    Cold and fresh lychee iced tea is now ready. Serve with more chopped lychee and ice cubes on top.

    Tips & Variations

    • Instead of using tea leaves, you can use tea bags. It is easier to handle and mess-free.
    • If using tea leaves you have to strain and remove the tea dust. It's not required if using tea bags.
    • If using tea bags, steep the tea bags in hot boiling water for 10 mins. Let it infuse and then remove and let the tea cool down completely.
    • Similarly, you can use canned lychee along with the syrup instead of fresh lychee too.
    • If using the syrup along with the canned lychee you can skip the other sweeteners we add.
    • Adjust the sweetness as per your preference.
    • Chop or crush the fruit a bit to release more flavor to the tea.
    • You can also brew the tea in advance. It stays good in fridge for 2 days.

    Serving Suggestions

    Lychee fruit tea is a Perfect drink for a hot summer day. Make them and enjoy before the summer ends.

    Storing Options

    Don't recommend storing for a longer time. But you can store them for a maximum of 2 days.

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    Lychee Iced Tea

    Lychee Iced Tea, a perfect refreshing Tea with the flavors of Lychee. A Cool and perfect drink for Summer days
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cooling Time3 hours hrs
    Total Time3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 48kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Water divided
    • 3 Tea Bags or 2 tsp Black Tea
    • 4 tbsp Sugar Syyrup
    • 10 Lychee
    • 7-8 Mint Leaves
    • Lemon Wedges as needed
    • Ice Cubes as needed

    Instructions 

    • Heat a saucepan with water once it's hot add the tea leaves.
    • Cook till they start boiling and simmer for 2 mins and switch off. Filter to remove the tea dust and let it cool down completely. If using tea bags you can bring the water to a boil and steep the tea bags to the boiling water for 10 mins.
    • Put the brewed tea in the fridge till use.
    • In a tall serving glass or Jar add deseeded lychee. Muddle or Crush the fruit to release the juice.
    • Top it with ice cubes
    • Add a few mint leaves and lemon wedges.
    • Now add the brewed cold tea,water and sugar syrup.
    • Combine everything and let it chill for 3-4 hours and then serve.
    • Cold and fresh Lychee Iced Tea is now ready. Serve with more chopped lychee and ice cubes on top.

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    Notes

    • Instead of using tea leaves, you can use tea bags. It is easier to handle and mess-free.
    • If using tea leaves you have to strain and remove the tea dust. It's not required if using tea bags.
    • If using tea bags, steep the tea bags in hot boiling water for 10 mins. Let it infuse and then remove and let the tea cool down completely.
    • Similarly, you can use canned lychee along with the syrup instead of fresh lychee too.
    • If using the syrup along with the canned lychee you can skip the other sweeteners we add.
    • Adjust the sweetness as per your preference.
    • Chop or crush the fruit a bit to release more flavor to the tea.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12.1g | Calcium: 2mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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