Lychee Tea, Li Che Hong Cha
Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 1:35 pmLychee Black Tea is made from Black Tea which has been scented with lychee peels. Lychee or lichee is a sweet tropical fruit that is popular in Asia. When preparing and drinking this tea, one is instantly amazed with its strong pleasantly sweet fruity aroma. When brewed the tea has a reddish brown hue and a light sweet honey-like taste.
Lychee Black Tea makes an excellent ice tea and can be served with sugar and/or cream. With sugar and milk, it is commonly used to make the popular Taiwanese Boba, tapioca, or bubble tea drinks. The water used to steep this tea should be at the boiling point, 212°F (100°C). Use about 2 teaspoons (3 grams) of tea leaves for about every 5 ounces (150 milliliters) of water. A steeping time of about 3-5 minutes with more or less time is recommended depending on the desired concentration
Type: Scented, Black
Taste: Fragrant, Fruity, Sweet, Rich, Sweet, refreshing, lychee
Caffeine: High
Drink: Morning (Breakfast), Afternoon
Preparation
Hot infusion:
1-2 tsp per cup; near boiling water
infuse 3-4 mins
Cold Infusion:
8g per 500ml water;
water temperature: cold
leave overnight in refrigerator
Lychee Black Tea makes an excellent ice tea and can be served with sugar and/or cream. With sugar and milk, it is commonly used to make the popular Taiwanese Boba, tapioca, or bubble tea drinks. The water used to steep this tea should be at the boiling point, 212°F (100°C). Use about 2 teaspoons (3 grams) of tea leaves for about every 5 ounces (150 milliliters) of water. A steeping time of about 3-5 minutes with more or less time is recommended depending on the desired concentration
Type: Scented, Black
Taste: Fragrant, Fruity, Sweet, Rich, Sweet, refreshing, lychee
Caffeine: High
Drink: Morning (Breakfast), Afternoon
Preparation
Hot infusion:
1-2 tsp per cup; near boiling water
infuse 3-4 mins
Cold Infusion:
8g per 500ml water;
water temperature: cold
leave overnight in refrigerator