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Best Lychee Iced Tea

Best Lychee Iced Tea: Refreshingly Sweet Summer Sipper

Discover the Best Lychee Iced Tea, a refreshing blend of green tea, lychee, and citrus for a perfect summer drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 bags Green Tea Can substitute with oolong or black tea.
For the Lychee Mixture
  • 1 cup Lychees in Syrup Fresh lychees may require adjustments in sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Substitute with maple syrup or agave for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best for flavor depth.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice
For Serving
  • Ice or Frozen Lychees Frozen lychees enhance the cooling effect without dilution.
  • Fresh Mint Optional but recommended for garnish.
  • Lemon & Lime Slices Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with honey over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a boil, allowing it to bubble gently for about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. Add the green tea bags to the hot syrup. Let them steep for 3 minutes, then discard the tea bags. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups of cold water into the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Blend the lychees in syrup with fresh lemon and lime juices until a smooth puree forms.
  5. Pour the lychee puree into the cooled tea mixture and stir well.
  6. Transfer to a pitcher, cover, and chill for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Serve over ice or frozen lychees, garnished with fresh mint and citrus slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Keep a close eye on steeping time and adjust sweetness based on lychee ripeness. Garnishing enhances presentation and flavor.

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