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Best Lychee Iced Tea

Best Lychee Iced Tea for Refreshing Summer Sips

Enjoy the Best Lychee Iced Tea, a refreshing blend of lychee and green tea perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water Main component for brewing
  • 1/2 cup Honey Substitute with maple syrup or agave for vegan option
  • 4 bags Green Tea Bags Can swap with black tea for bolder flavor
For the Lychee Blend
  • 1 can Lychees in Syrup Fresh may be used, requires additional sweetening
  • 1 each Lemon Use fresh juice for best taste
  • 1 each Lime Use fresh juice for best taste
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Keeps drink chilly
  • as needed Fresh Mint Optional garnish
  • 1 each Lemon/Lime Slices Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • blender
  • Pitcher
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Lychee Iced Tea
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add honey and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  2. Turn off heat and add green tea bags. Steep for 3 minutes without squeezing the bags.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir gently. Cool at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Blend lychees in syrup with juice of half a lemon and lime until smooth.
  5. Pour the lychee puree into the cooled tea mixture and stir well to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint and lemon or lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness of syrup before combined with tea to suit your taste. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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