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Lychee Iced Tea

Beat the heat with this refreshing lychee iced tea! Citrusy, subtly bitter, and lightly sweet, this lychee iced tea awakens your senses - perfect for a hot summer drink.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Hong Kong
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 15 pcs fresh lychee
  • 15 slices of fresh lemon
  • 1 can of lychee in syrup
  • 6 tea bags

Instructions
 

  • Peel the skins of fresh lychee and remove the pits. Set aside.
  • Open a can of lychee in syrup and pour into a blender. Blend until pureed. Optional: drain the lychee syrup over a strainer to remove the bits. Use a spoon to press on the bits to obtain all syrup.
  • In a measuring cup, add in the tea bags and hot water. Let it steep for about 4-5 minutes. Remove the tea bags to prevent it from getting too bitter.
  • To serve, add in 2-3 pcs of fresh lychee and 2-3 slices of fresh lemon. Use a spoon to press and squeeze out the fresh juices. Serve over ice cubes, add in lychee puree and steeped tea. I used a ratio of about 4:5 lychee puree to black tea, but feel free to adjust the ratio to your liking.

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