Have you ever tried lychee tea, one of the most popular drinks in the Asian area? Let’s explore this flavorful, fragrant, and beneficial beverage in this article.
Introduction
Lychee tea is known for its distinctive floral and tropical flavors of lychee fruit and the rich essence of tea. Whether hot or cold, lychee tea offers a refreshing experience with numerous health benefits. Its delightful taste makes it a perfect option for those looking for a new and vibrant tea blend.
What is lychee?
Lychee, or litchi, is a small round tropical fruit from China and Southeast Asia. In Chinese culture, lychee has long been used to symbolize love and romance. It has appeared in traditional festivals, medicine, and legends. Nowadays, it can be cultivated in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates, such as China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
The lychee fruit has a rough outer skin that is thin and easy to peel. This skin is green and gradually turns reddish when the fruit is ripe. Meanwhile, the fresh inside is juicy, plump, slightly transparent white, with a hard brown seed in the middle. Lychee is famous for its unique fragrant, sweet, and floral flavor with a note of tartness. When you bite it, you will experience a burst of flavors, like a cross of strawberry, pear, grape, rose, and a hint of citrus.
Lychee is not only favored by its delicious and fragrant flavor but it also contains many nutrients, like vitamins C and B, potassium, and dietary fiber. Besides, it has many antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which can help avoid cell damage. Thanks to its delightful taste and nutritional value, lychee has many applications. It can be eaten fresh, dried, or canned and is also a beloved flavor for desserts and beverages, including lychee tea, cocktails, smoothies, and juices.
What is lychee tea?
Lychee tea is a harmonious combination of the floral and fruity notes of lychee with the earthy and acidic taste of tea.
Main ingredients
Lychee tea’s main ingredients are lychee flavors and tea base. Lychee flavors can be derived from fresh or canned lychee fruit and lychee juice or syrup, bringing a natural and aromatic sweetness and floral taste. Lychee flavors are paired well with a diverse tea base. Depending on personal taste, the tea base can be brewed from green, black, oolong, or herbal tea.
Flavor profile
Lychee tea has a natural sweetness, a mild tartness, and a light floral note, mostly from the lychee fruit. The subtle tropical flavors are described as a combination of grape and pear. Besides, when combined with different tea bases, it will create different layers of flavor. For example, green tea base adds a slightly grassy and astringent note, while black tea base can enhance fruity flavor by adding a strong and malty depth.
Is lychee tea good for health?
In addition to exotic flavors and fragrant smell, lychee tea offers many health benefits, thanks to the minerals in lychee and the properties of the tea base.
Rich in antioxidants
Lychee and tea are rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols and catechins. These properties are essential for our bodies to fight against oxidative stress and protect cells from free radicals. High antioxidant content also helps lessen inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Boosting immunity
Vitamin C, found in lychee fruit, is an excellent nutrient to enhance immunity and fight infection. In addition, the antiviral properties in tea leaves can help prevent the growth of specific germs and viruses. Therefore, consuming lychee tea regularly can enhance the immune system.
Enhancing skin health
The rích source of vitamin C in lychee fruit not only improves immunity but also maintains healthy skin. Vitamin C can help increase collagen production, heal wounds, and recover from sun damage. When combined with hydration from tea consumption, lychee tea may help prevent dry skin and contribute to a glowing complexion.
Hydration and energy boosting
Lychee tea, especially iced versions, helps you stay hydrated. Besides, caffeine from black or green tea offers a gentle energy boost and improves concentration. The appearance of L-theanine, an amino acid in tea, can help slow caffeine absorption, bringing more gradual and sustained stimulating effects. Therefore, it is a great option to stay alert all day.
Improving heart health
Flavonoids and polyphenols in tea and lychee can help lower bad cholesterol and enhance blood circulation. Besides, lychee fruit contains potassium, a substance that helps control blood pressure and increase heart health.
Where to buy lychee tea?
If you are looking for a prestigious supplier of lychee tea, FGC is a worthy consideration. With more than 28 years of experience in the tea and beverage industry, we are confident that we can meet every customer’s requirements.
Lychee-scented tea
Lychee-scented tea is a black or green tea scented with real lychee fruit. The bold and rich taste of black tea complements the fruit flavors, while the light grassy note of green tea brings a refreshing pairing. Brewed tea has the lychee’s signature fruity and fragrant aroma with a slightly sweet and floral flavor. We can also customize the recipes and the tea bases according to your requirements.
Lychee-flavored tea bags
Lychee-flavored tea bags are a convenient way to enjoy delightful lychee tea while busy. They have similar characteristics and health benefits to lychee-flavored loose-leaf tea, but they are pre-portioned for easy brewing. Lychee-flavored tea bags are more suitable for personal and daily uses. It can be used to make hot and cold tea at home or on the way with minimal preparation.
Lychee-flavored instant tea
Our lychee-flavored instant tea is produced from black tea powder and lychee extract. It is a delightful mix of floral, fruity, sweet, earthy, and rich flavors. Lychee instant tea is packaged in sachets or sticks, easy to bring along. Besides, its easy preparation, which simply adding water and stirring well, makes it ideal for a hectic lifestyle.
Ready-to-drink lychee tea
If you are too busy but still want to enjoy delicious and refreshing lychee tea, our ready-to-drink tea is a perfect option. Our RTD lychee tea is made from 100% fresh tea leaves and high-quality lychee ingredients. It allows you to enjoy the unique lychee flavors with fragrant, rich tea notes anytime and anywhere. Our lychee teas are packaged in various packaging, such as bottles, cans, and carton boxes, providing diverse choices and experiences for customers.
Conclusion
More than just a drink, lychee tea brings a sensory experience that blends tropical notes, aromatic scents, and many health benefits. It is a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which helps enhance skin and heart health and boost the immune system. If you want to try lychee tea, contact FGC to access our lychee tea series!
About Future Generation Co.,Ltd
Future Generation Company Limited is one of the largest beverage suppliers in Vietnam, with 29 years of experience in production and export. FGC is equipped with modern machines such as Hotfill PET and TetraPak, ensuring high-capacity production. FGC strives to achieve our mission to become Vietnam’s leading healthy beverage company. Our factories also meet international standards such as ISO, HACCP, etc. In addition, we constantly innovate our machinery system, strengthen production capacity, and increase productivity.
FGC also provides Private Label Services. With this service, we can help customers in researching and formulating beverages, designing product label packaging, and creating their own brands. This is an ideal solution for small and medium enterprises. Moreover, FGC provides free samples for customers to test before bulk orders. We also ensure delivery as fast as possible.
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