Lychee Tea

5 from 1 vote

Lychee tea is a light and refreshing drink made by combining brewed tea, usually black tea, with the delicate sweetness of lychee. The flavor is subtly floral, slightly fruity, and incredibly easy to enjoy, especially when served cold over ice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Gluten Free, Halal

Servings: glasses

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Claudia

Ingredients

15 gr tea leaves black tea or green tea
1 handful mint leaves
3 tbsp golden syrup
1 tbsp lime juice
600 ml water
10 pcs lychees

Instructions

In a pot, bring water to a boil, then add the black tea leaves and mint leaves. Reduce the heat and let it gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
Pour in the golden syrup and stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Strain the tea through a paper filter into a pitcher or jar to remove the tea leaves and mint. Stir in the lime juice.
In a serving glass, add some lychee syrup, lychees, and a few fresh mint leaves. Slowly pour the cooled tea over the top. Serve with ice cubes and lime slices for a refreshing finish.

Notes

Don’t overboil the tea - Once the tea starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it gently simmer. Over boiling or steeping too long can make the tea taste bitter.
Control the tea strength - If you prefer a lighter, more delicate drink, reduce the brewing time slightly. For a stronger tea flavor, let it steep a bit longer but keep an eye on bitterness.
Balance the sweetness - Lychee syrup already adds sweetness, so taste the tea before adding more sweetener. It’s easier to add than to fix an overly sweet drink.
Let the tea cool completely before serving - Let the hot tea cool to room temperature first, then chill if needed for a more refreshing taste.
Use the lychee syrup—it’s liquid gold - Don’t skip the syrup from the canned lychees. It enhances the fruity flavor and ties everything together beautifully.
Gently bruise the mint leaves - Lightly press the mint leaves before adding them to release more aroma, no need to crush them too hard or they can turn slightly bitter.
Adjust the citrus to your taste - A splash of lime juice brightens the drink, but you can increase or reduce it depending on how tangy you like your lychee iced tea.

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