Fruit Tea Recipe
Tea with real fruit, lychee, longan, pineapple, strawberry, and mango.
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Ingredients
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Fruits
Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Method
Prepare the Fruits
- 1
Prepare Lychee
Peel and deseed the lychee. If using canned lychee, simply drain the syrup and set aside.
- 2
Prepare Longan
Peel and deseed the longan. If using canned longan, drain the syrup and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Pineapple
Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into small chunks.
- 4
Prepare Strawberries
Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into halves or quarters.
- 5
Prepare Mango
Peel the mango, remove the pit, and cut it into small cubes.
Brew the Tea
- 6
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 7
Steep Black Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tsp of black tea leaves. Cover and steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a jug or pitcher to remove the tea leaves.
Combine the Ingredients
- 9
Mix the Fruits
In a large pitcher, combine all the prepared fruits: lychee, longan, pineapple, strawberries, and mango.
- 10
- 11
Combine Tea and Fruits
Pour the brewed tea over the mixed fruits in the pitcher and gently stir to combine.
Serve
- 12
Chill
Let the fruit tea cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 13
Serve Cold
Serve the fruit tea over ice for a refreshing drink. Garnish with additional fruit slices if desired.
