Black Lychee
Black Lychee
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Sweet, juicy, faintly rose-scented, the kind of cup that tastes like ripe summer fruit with none of the sugar. This is black tea infused with lychee, the sweet, floral Asian fruit whose flavor lands somewhere between grape and strawberry. Brew it hot for a fragrant afternoon cup, or brew it strong and pour it over ice for a naturally sweet iced tea that needs no sweetener. It also builds a lovely bubble tea (boba) base with milk or oat milk.
We infuse a smooth black tea base with natural lychee essence, so the fruit reads clean and juicy. In China, the lychee has been prized as a summer luxury for centuries, a fleeting harvest worth chasing, and this blend keeps that sweetness on the shelf year-round.
Ingredients: black tea and natural lychee essence. No sugar, no preservatives. Naturally vegan.
Common Questions
How do I brew it?
How do I brew it?
Use 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces of water, heat the water to about 200°F, and steep 3 minutes. Use fresh leaves each brew. Hold it to 3 minutes; a longer steep pulls bitter tannins from the black base and buries the sweet fruit.
Will it taste artificial, like perfume or soap?
Will it taste artificial, like perfume or soap?
No. That off note comes from cheap leaf doused in synthetic flavor. This starts with a smooth black tea base and natural lychee essence, so the cup reads clean, sweet, and rose-touched instead of soapy.
Does it work as an iced tea or a bubble tea (boba) latte?
Does it work as an iced tea or a bubble tea (boba) latte?
Yes. For iced, brew it double-strength and pour over ice so the flavor holds as the ice melts, or steep it cold in the fridge overnight for an even sweeter pitcher. Because the fruit comes from essence and not acidic juice, it folds into milk or oat milk without curdling for a creamy boba base.
Does it have caffeine?
Does it have caffeine?
Yes. It is built on a black tea base, so it carries a moderate lift, close to a regular cup of black tea. Enjoy it in the morning or early afternoon.
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Ingredients:
Brewing Suggestion:
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1 tsp per 8 fl. oz.
Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water. (Checkout our Infusers and Strainers)
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200° F
Heat fresh filtered water to around 200° F. Pour hot water over the tea.
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3 min
Steep for three minutes for optimal flavor.
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1 steep
Use fresh leaves each time you brew.
Black Lychee
$15.00
This is my go to black tea! It has a fabulous balance of lychee fruit and strong black tea flavors. It is equally delicious plain or with a spoonful of sugar.
This is the one that caught my attention at the Farmer's Market! There was a sample sitting in its jar lid and the aroma stopped me in my tracks - no kidding! It's fruity and flowery, bold but not bitter, and it just makes me smile :)