The Short Answer: 185°F for 2 Minutes
Lychee Oolong is a light roasted oolong from Anxi, China, blended with dried lychee for a naturally sweet, floral cup. To bring out the tropical lychee flavor without bitterness, brew at 185°F for exactly 2 minutes, then remove the tea sachet. This short steep keeps the finish bright and refreshing.
About This Tea
- Lychee Oolong: A light roasted oolong perfectly complemented by the natural sweetness of lychee. The result is a bright floral tea with a refreshing tropical finish. Aroma: Lychee, slight herbal. Flavor: Tropical, lychee, herbal. Origin: Anxi, China. Knowing the flavor profile helps you decide if this tea suits your taste—sweet, floral, and light rather than heavy or roasted.
Lychee Oolong - Lychee Oolong: Brewing: 185°F for 2 minutes, then remove tea sachet. These are the only brewing parameters supplied. Straying from them risks a bitter or weak cup.
Step-by-Step Hot Brewing
Follow these steps for a consistent cup of Lychee Oolong.
- Heat water to 185°F: Use a kettle with temperature control or bring water to a boil and let it cool slightly. 185°F is below boiling.
- Place one tea sachet in your cup: Lychee Oolong is available in a Box of 10 Individually Sealed Tea Sachets or a Bag of 25 Tea Sachets (Bulk Packed). Use one sachet per cup.
- Pour the hot water over the sachet: Cover the sachet completely with water.
- Steep for 2 minutes: Set a timer. Do not exceed 2 minutes to avoid pulling out bitter compounds.
- Remove the tea sachet: Take the sachet out of the water. The tea is ready to drink immediately.
Choosing Your Size
Lychee Oolong is sold in two sizes: a Box of 10 Individually Sealed Tea Sachets and a Bag of 25 Tea Sachets (Bulk Packed). The individually sealed box is convenient for travel or gift-giving, while the bulk bag is more economical for daily drinking. Both contain the same tea and brewing instructions.
What to Expect in the Cup
The tea has a lychee aroma with a slight herbal note. The flavor is tropical and sweet, with a bright, refreshing finish. Because the tea is light roasted, it does not have the toasty or smoky notes of darker oolongs. The sweetness comes from the lychee, not added sugar, so the cup is naturally sweet without being cloying.
