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Fruit tea is that popular

The most popular hot beverages in Germany are fruit teas and herbal teas – to be precise, these are not technically teas, but rather infusions. Fruit tea is an infusion made from cut pieces of fruit and plants, which can either be fresh or dried.

By definition in the guidelines of German food law, fruit tea is a tea-like beverage as it is not produced using the same traditional method as for green tea or black tea. Plus, it does not come from the plants Camellia sinensis or Camellia assamica. In its pure form, fruit tea does not contain caffeine. Fruit tea is also particularly important to EILLES TEE, so take a minute to browse our offering at your leisure.

The power of fruit tea

Unlike black and green tea, fruit tea does not naturally have an unusually stimulating effect. The infusion is primarily a welcome form of refreshment and quencher of thirst. Valuable plant components may include vitamins, trace elements and minerals.

No caffeine means no stimulating effect? Not necessarily. Fruit tea invigorates the senses and quenches your thirst. If you want to avoid sugar, this low-calorie beverage represents a delicious everyday alternative. Some drink it hot, others wait until it has cooled down. Iced fruit tea is particularly refreshing on hot days.

Fruit tea isn’t actually a tea at all

Unlike black tea and green tea, fruit tea is not produced using the traditional steps of picking, withering, rolling, fermenting, drying and sorting. Depending on the type of fruit/plant, it is dried, mixed and combined. The desired result, either a pure variety or a blend, dictates the necessary steps.

The right variety of fruit tea for everyone

There is not just one variety of fruit tea. From citrus fruits to apples to berries, the selection of fruit teas available in Germany is truly enormous – and new ones are added every season. The varieties on offer include whole dried or fresh fruits, loose teas and teabags. There are pure teas and blends, each optionally flavoured or not. EILLES TEE has a great variety on offer – give it a try!

Fruits for the teacup

A range of different fruits and plants are ideal for delicious fruit teas, either on their own or in combination. Almost everything is possible, and everything is allowed that goes well together, quenches thirst and tastes good. Most popular fruit teas:

Mallow (or hibiscus): Aromatically fruity, mildly acidic taste, deep red colour

Rose hip: Rich in vitamin C, rather mild taste

Apple: Fruity and sometimes tangy

Orange: Lively, very fruity, slightly acidic

Ingredients which go deliciously together include apple, sea buckthorn, passion fruit, aronia, peach, quince, lemongrass, calendula, elderflower, elderberry, cinnamon and ginger. For extra taste, you can’t go wrong with flavourings. They underscore the characteristics of the respective fruit and give the drink an additional boost.

Natural flavourings: Natural substances or extracts made from natural raw ingredients

Nature-identical flavourings: Replications of aromas encountered in nature reproduced using natural ingredients

Artificial flavourings: Not permitted in the German food industry

Fresh fruit for tea

The origin of the plants can be just as varied as their tastes and aromas. The raw ingredients for the pieces of fruit come from different countries, which are each characterised by individual climate, precipitation and soil conditions. The majority of the plant parts are also dried after being harvested in order to be processed in their destination countries after careful quality controls and mixed in accordance with the respective recipes.

Preparing fruit tea the right way

The amount of tea and brewing time are decisive for the taste of the drink. The tea can be enjoyed hot or cold, with the drinker deciding later. The teacup or pot should be preheated in advance. Boiling water is required for the preparation. The recommended quantity is one leaped teaspoon per cup. Fruit teas should be allowed to infuse for at least 5-10 minutes. The tea releases its delicious aroma and tastes very fruity after around eight to ten minutes. The longer it is left to infuse, the more intense the flavours.

Why is boiling water so important? It is important to use boiling water when making herbal teas and fruit teas as they are natural products which contain a natural flora of microorganisms. We think that everyone should discover their own favourite tea and develop their own method for achieving optimal results. The most important thing to remember is that the quantity of leaves directly affects the taste: the more leaves, the more intense the flavour. The size of the teapot or cup also determines the taste of the tea. You can find suggestions for your favourite tea in the EILLES TEE range.

How should fruit tea be stored?

Tea should never be stored alongside spices. Storing your fruit tea separately from your black and green tea protects the aroma of the black tea. Fruit teas made from dried plants are usually more durable. When fresh fruits are used, the tea must be consumed quickly. Protect the tea against heat, moisture and direct sunlight. The best place to store it is in a caddy made of porcelain or stainless metal. Do not use plastic and do not use paper containers for long-term storage. Tea should be exposed to as little oxygen as possible. It absorbs foreign smells, so it is also practical if the container is as airtight as possible. Avoid storing the tea container in the direct vicinity of strong smells, i.e., alongside spices or cleaning products. EILLES TEE also has a wealth of practical tips and great caddies available for tea connoisseurs.

And how long can fruit tea be stored?

When stored dry and ideally in a dark place, fruit tea can normally be kept for about three years. In the case of flavoured fruit teas, two years is a better guideline.

The most popular tea in Germany

Fruit tea is that popular

The power of fruit tea

Fruit tea isn’t actually a tea at all

What does fruit tea taste like?

The right variety of fruit tea for everyone

Fruits for the teacup

Fresh fruit for tea

Preparing fruit tea the right way

How should fruit tea be stored?

And how long can fruit tea be stored?

Our teas

Fruit Tea

The most popular tea in Germany

Fruit tea is that popular

The power of fruit tea

Fruit tea isn’t actually a tea at all

What does fruit tea taste like?

The right variety of fruit tea for everyone

Fruits for the teacup

Fresh fruit for tea

Preparing fruit tea the right way

How should fruit tea be stored?

​And how long can fruit tea be stored?

Our teas

And how long can fruit tea be stored?