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Lychee Tea Refresher
By: Glassrun
Beverage Type(s)
- Health Drink
- Non-alcoholic
Recommended Occasion
Afternoon refreshment
Flavor Profile
florallightly sweetcitrusfreshginger
Description
A lightly floral lychee drink with tea, citrus, and ginger for a clean, cooling finish. It is designed to stay refreshing without relying on heavy sweeteners.
Ingredients
- Tea - 6 fl oz
- Lychee - 3.5 oz
- Lemon juice - 1/2 fl oz
- Ginger - 2 slices
- Basil seeds - 1 tsp
- Water - 2 fl oz
- Ice - 120 g
Preparation Instructions
- Prepare 6 fl oz of tea and chill.
- Soak the basil seeds in 2 fl oz water for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add the lychee, lemon juice, and ginger to a shaker or jar.
- Muddle the mixture gently to release the lychee juice and ginger flavor.
- Pour in the chilled tea and stir to combine.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Spoon in the soaked basil seeds and stir once before serving.
Equipment required: Shaker, Muddler, Strainer, Spoon
Dietary Goals
- Promotes heart health
Additional Information
- Use unsweetened green tea or jasmine tea for an Asian-style profile.
- If the lychee is not very sweet, add no more than 0.5 tsp honey if needed.
- Serve immediately for the best texture from the basil seeds.