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How to Make Fruit Tea Download Article 42 Recipe Ratings | Success Stories Co-authored by Kelly Miller

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

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• Fruit-Infused Black Tea
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• Dried Fruit Tea
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• Dried Apple Tea
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• Lemon Tea
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• Squash or Cordial Fruit Tea
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This article was co-authored by Kelly Miller. Kelly Miller is a tea expert and the Manager of Product Development and Innovation at DAVIDsTea based in Quebec, Canada. With over nine years at DAVIDsTea, Kelly is experienced in research and development of all of the company's tea, including their powders, ready-to-drink, capsules, and more. She has been a tea sommelier for the past 10 years, certified through the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, and has a personal tea collection with over 3,000 different teas. This article has been viewed 72,223 times.

Fruit teas come in many varieties and are enjoyed by tea drinkers around the world. The type of fruit tea you will enjoy is best learned through trying a wide variety and determining which tastes suit your taste buds the most, so be prepared to try a wide variety. This article provides a few examples of some lovely ways to make a fruit tea, to inspire you to make your own mixes.

Ingredients

Fruit infused black tea:

• Black tea teabag or tea leaves
• Fruit pieces of choice
• Water

Dried fruit tea:

• 2 lemons
• 2 oranges
• 1 piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup mint leaves, well packed
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dried apple tea:

• 1 tablespoon dried apples per serving
• Hot water

Lemon tea:

• 1 lemon
• Water

Squash or cordial fruit tea:

• Fruit squash or fruit cordial
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (optional)

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 5:

Fruit-Infused Black Tea

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Black tea with fruit is often a delicious combination and it's not hard to prepare.

1. 1 Choose a quality black tea that doesn't have flavours added to it. You can choose your favourite black tea variety but avoid ones already flavoured with fruit or other strong flavours, as you can't be sure the fruit will meld well with them.
2. 2 Select the fruit. The best fruit is sweet and strong in flavour. For example, peaches, apricots, raspberries, watermelon, strawberries, etc. Prepare the fruit by washing, then cutting it into small pieces. Advertisement
3. 3 Make the tea. Use either one teabag or a teaspoon of tea leaves (inside a tea caddy or enclosure) and add these to the 950ml or 1 quart heatproof glass jar. Pour in boiling water. Let it steep for 3 minutes, then remove the teabag or enclosed leaves. Leave the fruit pieces in.
4. 4 Cover the jar and leave the fruit to infuse. Stand aside for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Strain out the fruit. Pour the fruit tea into mugs or cups if serving hot. If serving cold, chill for a half an hour, then pour into a glass with ice.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 5:

Dried Fruit Tea

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1. 1 Preheat the oven to 120ºC/250ºF. Place one sheet of parchment paper for each of the two baking sheets.
2. 2 Prepare the fruit. Wash the lemons and oranges, then remove the zest using a vegetable peeler. Chop the zest finely. Peel the ginger and chop it finely as well.
3. 3 Place the lemon and orange chopped zests on the first baking sheet. Add the ginger pieces. Mix together and spread out across the baking sheet.
4. 4 Arrange the mint leaves across the second baking sheet.
5. 5 Place both baking sheets into the preheated oven. Bake the mint leaves for about 10 to 15 minutes. Bake the zest and ginger mixture for about 45 minutes. Once baked, remove and set aside to cool down.
6. 6 Use your fingertips to crumble the mint leaves into a bowl. Add the baked zest and ginger mix to the same bowl. Finally, add the chopped dried fruits. Add the ground cinnamon. Stir everything together. The tea mixture is now made.
7. 7 Make dried fruit tea. To make up the tea, add 2 tablespoons of the dried fruit tea mixture per cup into the teapot or steeping container and pour full with boiling water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes. Before serving, strain out the dried fruit mixture.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 5:

Dried Apple Tea

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1. 1 Add 1 tablespoon of dried apple to the cup or mug. Repeat for each cup being made.
2. 2 Pour in boiling water. Set aside to steep for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Serve. You can choose to strain out the dried apple or to leave it in and spoon it out and enjoy eating when the tea is finished.
   • A little sprinkle of cinnamon can give this tea a delicious zing.
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Lemon Tea

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1. 1 Prepare the lemon. Wash the lemon and dry it. Grate a little of the lemon peel to create thin parings. Then, cut 3 to 6 fat slices of lemon from the lemon. You'll need a few parings per cup or mug, and 3 slices of lemon per cup or mug.
2. 2 Boil some water. You'll need one cup of water for each cup of tea.
3. 3 Pour the water into the mug or cup. Add some lemon peel parings and 3 slices to the cup or mug. Do the same for each cup of tea being made.
4. 4 Allow to steep for 3 minutes. Steeping refers to letting the ingredients stand in the water, untouched, allowing the flavours to infuse through the water.
5. 5 Stir well. Strain out the lemon ingredients. Sweeten to taste, if desired. It doesn't need sweetening if you don't mind the taste of just lemon but if you find it a little sour, a teaspoon of sugar or other sweetener can serve well.
   • Honey can be a nice addition if you have a sore throat or cold, or just because you love the flavour of honey.
6. 6 Serve immediately.
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Squash or Cordial Fruit Tea

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This is a quick tea; it's not really tea but it is a lovely warm drink that mimics the idea of tea well enough to warrant treating it as a fruit tea.

1. 1 Fill a cup 3/4 with boiling water.
2. 2 Pour in the fruit squash so your cup is full.
3. 3 Add sugar (optional).
4. 4 Carefully pour in the lemon juice (optional).
5. 5 Sit back, relax and enjoy a cup of squash or cordial fruit tea.
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• Question Can I use any type of fruit when making fruit tea? Lucy Vee Top Answerer While most fruits can be used, their acidity, water content, and texture will impact the final result. You will find that citrus (peel or slices), berries, sliced stone fruits, apples, and pears are ideal as they release flavor quickly, while dried, frozen, or cooked/steeped fruits also work well for a more concentrated flavor. However, very watery fruits like watermelon or starchy fruits such as raw banana are less ideal because they can dilute the tea or become mushy. Always balance your fruit choice with the tea's strength and any sweeteners, and add delicate fruits after steeping to best preserve their aroma. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
• Question How can I make aesthetic Hong Kong fruit tea at home? Lucy Vee Top Answerer You can make aesthetic and vibrant Hong Kong-style fruit tea at home. Here is a quick recipe that serves two: Ingredients include 2 black tea bags (Assam/Ceylon) or 2 tsp loose leaf; 2 cups hot water; 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh); 1/4 cup pineapple juice (or muddled pineapple); 2–3 tbsp simple syrup or sweetener to taste; assorted fruit like orange slices, lemon slices, apple cubes, pineapple chunks, berries, and mint sprigs; and ice. To prepare, steep the tea for 3–5 minutes and then chill it. Mix the chilled tea with the juices and sweetener, adjusting to your taste. Fill glasses with ice and assorted fruit, then pour the tea mixture over. Garnish with mint and a citrus wheel, and serve with a straw. For a variation, you can add a splash of soda water for fizz. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
• Question What temperature should I use to bake citrus zest? Lucy Vee Top Answerer To bake citrus zest for fruit tea, use 200°F (93°C), as a low and slow temperature preserves the aroma. Preheat your oven to this temperature, spread the zest in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 20-30 minutes until dry and fragrant but not browned. Alternatively, you can use a dehydrator at 95-115°F (35-46°C) for several hours. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0

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Things You'll Need

• Cup or mug
• Kettle or other water boiling device

Depending on recipe:

• 950ml or 1 quart heatproof glass jar
• Peeler
• Knife and cutting board
• 2 baking sheets

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1. Dried fruit tea adapted from http://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-dried-fruit-and-herb-tea-443773

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Co-authored by: Kelly Miller Tea Sommelier This article was co-authored by Kelly Miller. Kelly Miller is a tea expert and the Manager of Product Development and Innovation at DAVIDsTea based in Quebec, Canada. With over nine years at DAVIDsTea, Kelly is experienced in research and development of all of the company's tea, including their powders, ready-to-drink, capsules, and more. She has been a tea sommelier for the past 10 years, certified through the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, and has a personal tea collection with over 3,000 different teas. This article has been viewed 72,223 times. 42 votes - 100% Co-authors: 10 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 72,223 Categories: Tea Article SummaryX

To make a delicious fruit-infused black tea, select a bagged or loose-leaf black tea with no added flavors. Choose a juicy fruit with a strong, sweet flavor, such as peaches, apricots, or strawberries. Cut the fruit up into small pieces. Put the teabag or an infuser filled with tea leaves into a heatproof glass container and add boiling water, along with the pieces of fruit. After the tea has steeped for 3 minutes, take out the teabag or infuser, but leave the fruit in. Cover the jar and let it stand for another 10 minutes. Strain the tea to remove the fruit pieces and serve it hot, or chill it for an hour if you prefer iced tea. To learn how to make herbal tea from dried fruit, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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