What does Lychee Tea taste like?
by Karine Lemoine
What does lychee tea taste like? Everything you need to know about this drink, which can be drunk hot or cold!
Tea is the most consumed drink in the world after water. At breakfast, at snack time, also called teatime among the English, or even throughout the day, tea is drunk as a hot or cold drink.
You are a tea lover, and after trying different types of tea, do you want to know more about the taste of tea and especially that of lychee tea? Here it is some practical information and recipes to enjoy A tea that develops all its aromas.
Take some time for yourself by reading this article and make yourself comfortable with a nice cup of tea. Let's go!
The origin of lychee tea
Lychee tea or lychee has been consumed in China for a long time.
This specialty comes from southern China and northern Laos. where the lychee, the fruit, is very popular. Lychee tea, also called “Lihi Hongcha”, is most often composed of black tea flavored with lychee.
But you can also choose toDrink lychee tea with green tea or white tea.
What does lychee tea taste like?
Lychee called “the Chinese cherry” Is a Exotic fruit produced mainly in China but also in tropical regions such as Madagascar, Réunion, Martinique and Guadeloupe.
In China, it is a fruit consumed at the time of its harvest in July-August while in Europe, It appears in the stalls at the time of the end of the year holidays.
The fruit is enveloped in a more or less pink flaky envelope in which contains a Very juicy white flesh with a soft and sweet taste.
Lychee provides a relaxing and soothing fruity flavor that adds a wonderful note to tea.. The unique taste of lychee tea is due to the blend of black tea and lychee, which creates chemistry, a real balance.
What are the benefits of lychee tea?
Lychee tea is not only a delicious drink, it also has numerous health benefits.
- Lychee is a fruit rich in vitamin C and B9, along with black tea, it contains a significant amount ofantioxidants.
- Lychee allows you to bring A sweet note to tea and to replace sugar for a more healthy and natural drink.
- Tea has a draining and diuretic effect, he is rich in fluorine to fight against the formation of dental plaques.
- With the theine and theanine it contains, Tea keeps the mind awake while relaxing the body.
How do you identify real lychee tea?

Lychee tea is recognized by its exquisite taste, an infusion with the true scent of fresh lychee.
You will find in shops theName black tea “flavored with lychee”. Indeed, some tea brands work with ancestral and traditional methods.
The process is as follows:Fresh lychee fruit juice is sprayed onto the leaves after oxidation, then the leaves are brewed and dried to obtain an authentic fragrance.
On other tea brands, you may read the same name even though the process is not the same.
It is a question of carefully reading the label to find out if the aroma is natural, 95% of which comes from the fruit, or if it is an artificial flavor created to provide the fruity taste and flavor of the lychee.
Learn more about labelling of flavored foods.
The ideal way to enjoy the real taste of lychee tea is to prepare it yourself and we will share the recipe with you.
But first of all, it is important to read our 4 recommendations for a successful tea infusion because some practices can alter the taste of your lychee tea.
How to successfully brew tea?
4 recommendations for obtaining a tea with taste and aroma:
- The temperature of the water is essential for getting good tea. As for black tea, it must be brewed at a temperature below 90° at the risk of altering the taste of the tea.
- The infusion time is also essential in the taste result. Contrary to what you might think, steeping the tea for longer will not make your tea taste better but a different one. Over-brewed tea quickly becomes bitter.
- Water quality in lychee tea plays a role from an organoleptic point of view. It is preferable to use spring water rather than tap water which, with its degree of limestone, can alter the taste by muffling the aromas.
- Lychee tea can be drunk cold as a refreshing drink, or hot, however. Hot infusion is the best way to get all the aromas in lychee tea.
How to make lychee tea as a refreshing drink

2 methods for making your cold tea:
► Hot infusion method
The ingredients:
- 50 cl spring water
- 1½ tbsp of black tea
- 7-8 tbsp of crushed lychees
- 3-4 tablespoons of liquid sugar such as agave
- A few ice cubes
Achievement:
- Heat water to a temperature below 90°.
- Place the black tea in a carafe and pour in the hot water.
- Let the tea steep for 20 minutes and then filter.
- Add the lychee and sugar according to your taste and finally the ice cubes.
You'll get a full-bodied lychee tea.
Using the whole fruit in lychee tea is a very good natural substitute for sugar if you can do without it.
► Cold infusion method
The ingredients:
- 1 liter of spring water
- 5 lychee tea bags
- liquid sugar (optional)
Achievement:
- Place the tea bags at the bottom of the jug then pour in the water at room temperature.
- Let it brew for 1 hour and then filter.
- You can let the tea cool in the fridge, it can be consumed within 24 hours.
- With the cold brew method, you will get a tea that is milder in taste than the hot brew method.
Do you know lychee milk tea or bubble tea?
Lychee milk tea or Bubble tea is one of the most famous summer drinks around the world.. The main reason is that it has such a unique taste! Lychee combines perfectly with this tea, which has a very sweet taste.
Bubble tea is a Drink from Taiwan. Bubble tea is a A tea-based drink brewed then flavored and served with large tapioca pearls or fruit, lined at the bottom of the glass.
Bubble tea is consumed with a very large straw that allows you to suck up the pearls while drinking flavored tea.
BUBBLE TEA FRUIT OR BUBBLE TEA MILK?
The Fruit Bubble Tea is made with green tea infused (preferably jasmine green tea) and flavored with fruit syrups : Fruit Bubble Tea is light, fruity and thirst-quenching.
We recommend that youUse the fresh flesh of the lychee to prepare iced lychee tea and thus obtain a 100% lychee flavored fruit syrup.
The flavor and texture of lychee contribute to making bubble tea more appealing and delicious.
The milk bubble tea is made with black tea infused (preferably Earl Grey tea) and flavored with powders to which a touch of sugar is added : Bubble Tea milk has body.
Lychee powder is obtained by freeze-drying fresh organic fruit without preservatives, So bubble tea is delicious and creamy..
Traditionally, black tea is used to prepare bubble tea with milk. Earl Grey tea is the most commonly used because it is an aromatic tea with body.
How to make “Bubble tea” lychee milk tea
Here are 2 refreshing drink recipes to drink this summer and to make at home:
“Bubble tea” lychee milk tea recipe
The ingredients:
- Black tea
- Some milk
- 2 tbsp lychee syrup
- 1 tbsp of hot water
- Tapioca pearls
- A few ice cubes
Achievement:
- Start by infusing the black tea. Let the infusion cool.
- Combine the lychee syrup and hot water in a large glass.
- Pour the cooled tea into this cup, add tapioca pearls and milk, then mix everything together.
- Add the ice cubes and enjoy!
Coco/Lychee “Bubble tea” lychee milk tea recipe

The coco/lychee bubble tea has a slight coconut flavor and a unique fruity flavor. However, its taste may be different if you use another cream instead of coconut milk.
You might be surprised to learn that a delicious drink like this can be easily made at home without requiring a lot of ingredients. Plus, these simple ingredients form a balanced taste when blended together.
The ingredients:
- Green tea
- 50 g lychee boba* pearls
- 5 cl coconut milk
- 5 cl lychee juice
- 1 to 2 tbsp brown sugar
- A few ice cubes
Achievement:
- Start by steeping your tea.
- Now take the seasonal lychees and peel them off. Then, put these peeled lychees in a blender to obtain the juice, add the coconut milk, sugar (optional) and then mix everything.
- Pour the boba pearls and the mixed mixture into a large glass, then add the freshly brewed tea. Put a few ice cubes in it and enjoy!
* Boba pearls or “popping boba” are fruit syrup pearls to make bubble tea, they add extra flavor to your drink. These pearls snap under your teeth and add pep to your drink.
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Have a good relaxing time!
These different shared lychee tea recipes will allow you to discover this So delicious drink as a hot drink for comfort or whether under a sunny summer to drink as a refreshment.
Preparing lychee tea requires a few Ways to infuse your drink so that it delivers the expected taste. The temperature of the water, the quality of the water, the brewing time are essential elements to obtain a satisfactory taste.
For more fantasy, discover bubble tea, and if this delicious drink seduces you, don't abuse it anyway!
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