Lychee Infused Water: Recipe, Ratio and Storage

Lychee infused water is water steeped with peeled, pitted lychee; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 950 mL (4 cups). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is lychee infused water?

Lychee infused water is a type of fruit infused water made by chilling lychee in drinking water until its flavor infuses. The fruit is then strained out or left in the pitcher for serving.

Fresh lychee gives the water a delicate, floral fruit flavor. This recipe uses ripe lychee flesh rather than the peel or seed, and it does not require a blender.

What ingredients and ratio do you need for lychee infused water?

Use about 1 cup of prepared, chopped fruit for a pitcher of water. Measure the lychee after peeling and pitting it so the ratio reflects the fruit that actually goes into the pitcher.

Ingredients

• 150 g (about 1 cup) ripe lychee flesh, peeled, pitted and chopped
• 950 mL (4 cups) drinking water

Yield: about 950 mL (4 cups). Active preparation: about 10 minutes. Refrigerated steep: at least 2 hours.

Use a clean pitcher or covered jar large enough to hold the water and fruit. The exact yield after straining can vary slightly depending on how much water remains with the fruit.

How do you make lychee infused water?

1. Rinse the whole lychee under running water, then peel it and discard the peel.
2. Remove and discard every seed. Chop the flesh and measure 150 g (about 1 cup).
3. Combine the lychee and 950 mL (4 cups) of drinking water in a clean pitcher. Cover it and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
4. Strain the lychee infused water if you prefer it without fruit pieces, then serve it chilled.

For the lightest flavor, taste the water after 2 hours. Leave it refrigerated for longer within the steeping window if you prefer a more noticeable lychee flavor.

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How long should lychee infused water steep?

Refrigerate lychee infused water for 2–4 hours for a fuller flavor. Two hours is a useful starting point; the strength will also depend on the ripeness and flavor of the fruit.

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator while it steeps. There is no need to leave it on the counter to develop flavor.

How should you store lychee infused water?

Keep lychee infused water refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell.

Use a clean, covered pitcher and pour out servings rather than drinking directly from the container. Do not leave the water at room temperature for more than a few hours.

What variations can you make with lychee infused water?

Lychee and mint

Add 8–12 rinsed fresh mint leaves to the pitcher with the lychee. Refrigerate using the same 2–4-hour steeping window.

Lychee and lemon

Add slices from 1 rinsed lemon for a brighter flavor. Remove the peel and pith before steeping, or strain the citrus out after about 4 hours to limit bitterness.

What are the benefits of lychee infused water?

Lychee infused water provides hydration and can make plain water more appealing without needing a sweetener. There is no established evidence that lychee infused water has special detoxifying effects.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts. Drinking water supports hydration, not a separate cleansing process.

Raw lychee contains vitamin C, but the amount that transfers into steeped water is uncertain. Eating the fruit adds its nutrients and naturally occurring sugar; do not count the whole fruit's calories as calories in the strained water.

Who should avoid lychee infused water?

Avoid lychee infused water if you are allergic to lychee. If it causes itching or hives, stop drinking it and speak with a healthcare professional; seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing.

Always remove the seeds, and strain out fruit pieces before serving the water to young children to reduce choking risk. If you have a medical condition that requires you to limit fluids or certain foods, ask your healthcare professional whether this recipe fits your needs.

Lychee infused water FAQs

Can you use canned lychee?

Yes. Choose lychee packed in water or its own juice rather than syrup, drain it, and check that the seeds have been removed. The flavor and sugar content may differ from a batch made with fresh fruit.

Can you reuse the lychee for another batch?

For a more predictable flavor and freshness, start each batch with fresh prepared lychee. A second infusion may taste weaker, and the original storage limit still matters for fruit that has already been soaked.