Litchi & Longan Tea
Litchi & Longan Tea is a refreshing, sweet beverage popular across East and Southeast Asia, particularly in China and Hong Kong. It is typically made by simmering dried or fresh lychee and longan fruits with tea leaves (often black or green tea) and rock sugar. The drink is enjoyed both hot and cold, prized for its naturally sweet, floral aroma and soothing qualities.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This tea is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the natural sugars in the fruits and any added sweetener, but is virtually fat-free and very low in protein. It provides a quick source of energy and offers small amounts of key minerals like potassium and copper.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this tea is often associated with traditional Chinese wellness practices, believed to 'nourish the blood' and calm the spirit. Nutritionally, lychee and longan are unique among fruits for their high content of certain polyphenols, which are studied for their antioxidant properties.
