Litchi black tea is a refreshing tea made black tea and litchi fruit. This is a tea that originates from China. This recipe is about making litchi black tea using canned litchi. Teabags with litchi peels are available too. Litchi flavored syrups can be used but I love the flavor of natural fruit. This is one of tea that I like in the tea joints just like the Winter Melon Iced Tea and Milk Tea.
Litchi is a tropical fruit and one of our favorites. Sometimes we get in some markets and at the most we made ice-cream sometimes. We gobble it up so fast that we never made any tea with fresh fruit. Since I miss this fruit and found a can of litchi, I wanted to make it right away. Plus it is unsweetened, and hence helps to control the sugar in the tea. About two to three tablespoons of syrup can be used for each serving, but that can be reduced if boba is also added (boba is in syrup or brown sugar syrup).
June 10th is National Iced Tead Day and Christie is hosting an event in our #OurFamilyTable group. This is the recipe I am sharing for the event. We share Recipes From Our Dinner Table! Join our group and share your recipes, too! While you're at it, follow our Pinterest board, too!
Ingredients
Makes 3 servings
Litchi - 11-oz canned lychees
Black loose leaf tea - 2 tsp
Simple syrup - 1/4 -1/3 cup
Water - 2 cups
Vegan litchi jelly - 1/2 cup
Brown sugar boba - 3/4 cup (optional)
Ice - 3/4 cup
Method
Blend the canned litchi with juice and filter. Set aside 2/3 of the filtered juice.
Boil water, add the black tea and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Filter and set aside.
Mix the litchi juice with tea and simple syrup. Cool for 30 minutes in fridge.
To assemble: Add the boba followed by vegan litchi jelly (if using). Add crushed ice.
Add the cold litchi tea.
Serve.
Check the following links for more Iced Tea Recipes we shared today.
- Butterfly Pea Flower Iced Tea Latte from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Cherry Pineapple Bubble Tea from That Recipe
- Litchi Black Tea from Magical Ingredients
- Peach Tea Brined Chicken Wingsfrom Palatable Pastime
- Strawberry Pineapple Iced Tea from The Freshman Cook
- Thai Iced Tea from Blogghetti
Hezzi-D says
I bet this tea packs a ton of flavor from the lychee!
Lisa says
This tea sounds amazing! I've never had Litchi fruit before.
Radha says
They are my favorite. Thanks, Lisa!
Radha says
Yes! Thanks, Heather!