A Complete Guide to Fruit Tea

This article explores the world of fruit tea. It explains what the beverage contains, how to prepare it, and how to create several of our favorite combinations.

What Is Fruit Tea?

Fruit tea combines tea with one or more types of fruit. Tea makers typically mix black or oolong with fruits such as apples, berries, and lemons. Most prepare the tea separately before adding the fruit, although they can brew both ingredients together.

Fruit tea originated in Northern Europe several centuries ago and gained popularity in Germany. Royalty initially favored it and served it at parties before it gradually spread throughout society. In China, tea makers rarely combine tea with fruit other than jujube, except when boba shops prepare cold-brewed fruit teas.

How to Make Fruit Tea

Wash the fruit, cut it into small pieces, and add it to brewed black, oolong, or green tea. Allow the mixture to rest so the fruit and tea flavors can blend completely. Add honey for optional sweetness; we recommend honey instead of sugar. Drink the finished tea with or without ice.

Recommendations

Some of the most popular combinations include Lemon Black, Passion Fruit Green, Watermelon Mint, Roselle, and Dates Rose Tea.

Lemon Black Tea

Place honey-flavored black tea in a cup, add water heated to 190–210°F, and allow the tea to steep. Mince the lemon. After the water cools, add honey and lemon slices.

Passion Fruit Green Tea

Place green tea in a glass bottle, add room-temperature water, and refrigerate it for eight hours. Add passion fruit to the cold-brewed green tea, mix the ingredients, and enjoy.

Roselle Fruit Tea

Place roselle in a cup and add water heated to 180°F. Allow the water to cool slightly, add honey, and drink.

Watermelon Mint Tea

Place watermelon and fresh mint leaves in a cup, pour in cold water, and enjoy.

Do not use hot water with mint because it can destroy the vitamin C in the leaves. Cold water provides enough heat for brewing. Pair this tea with cheesecake for a delightful treat.

Dates Rose Tea

Mince dried roses and dates before placing them in a cup. Add water heated to 70°C. After the water cools, add honey according to your taste and drink.

Explore our premium teas and combine them with fruit that you purchase separately to create your own varieties. For the easiest preparation, use tea bags instead of loose-leaf tea.