This “tea-like product”, as it is correctly called in food law, is very popular with young and old. The classic of all is rosehip tea, which is obtained from the fruit peel of a type of rose and is often sold mixed with hibiscus. With our simple instructions you can make rosehip tea yourself. Fruit teas are often mixtures of dried pieces of apple, orange and lemon peel, various types of flowers and herbs. The compositions are often flavored for a more intense taste. Fruit teas are available both loose and in tea bags.
Origin
Europeans and Asians have loved the fragrant and fruity aroma of fruit teas for centuries. The infusion drinks made from dried fruits and peels are particularly varied and are suitable as thirst quenchers. Today the offer is almost inexhaustible, unusual combinations with gummy bears, strawberry-cream flavor or pomegranate-honey are no longer uncommon.
Season
all year round
Taste
The mixture determines the taste. In general, fruit teas taste refreshing and fruity. Rosehip tea impresses with a slightly sour aroma, orange and lemon peel provide a refreshing touch. Fragrant hibiscus gives the tea a fine floral aroma and its beautiful red color.
Use
Fruit tea is uncomplicated and versatile. On cold days, it warms you from the inside and turns into a delicious punch when you add rum, wine or fruit juice. Well chilled, with ice cubes, tonic, ginger ale or mineral water and pieces of fruit, fruit tea becomes a sparkling thirst quencher.
Storage/shelf life
Always store fruit tea in a dark, dry and cool place, either in the packaging or in an airtight jar or can. In this way, its aroma is retained for a few months. The best before date should also be considered.
Nutritional value/active ingredients
The ingredients depend on the individual ingredients and the blend of the tea. On average, the finished (unsweetened) drink provides 1 kcal / 3 kJ, no protein, no fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.