How to Easily Make Delicious and Healthy Fruit Tea at Home

Basic Fruit Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

• Tea Base: 1 black tea bag (or green tea, oolong tea, etc., based on your preference)

• Fruits: 1/2 apple (sliced), 1 orange (sliced), 1 lemon slice, 2 strawberries (sliced), 1 passion fruit (juiced)

• Sweetener: Honey or syrup (to taste)

• Water: 500 ml (about 2 cups)

• Ice: Optional (for summer drinks)

Instructions:

1. Brew the Tea: Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, add the tea bag and reduce to low heat, simmering for 3-5 minutes to allow the tea to fully infuse.

2. Prepare the Fruits: While the tea is brewing, slice the fruits or extract juice from the passion fruit. For the lemon slice, rub it with a little salt to remove any wax coating before slicing to reduce bitterness.

3. Mix and Sweeten: Remove the tea bag, and pour the brewed tea into a container with the prepared fruits. Add honey or syrup to taste. The passion fruit juice will add a unique tangy-sweet flavor to the tea.

4. Cool Down and Serve: For a cold drink, let the tea cool naturally, then add ice cubes. If you prefer hot tea, you can enjoy it immediately, with the refreshing blend of fruits and tea.

5. Stir and Enjoy: Stir the mixture gently with a spoon to combine the fruits with the tea, and enjoy your refreshing, aromatic fruit tea.

Specialty Fruit Tea Variations

1. Mango Lemon Tea

• Ingredients: 1/2 mango (cut into cubes), 1/2 lemon (sliced), 1 green tea bag, honey (to taste), 500 ml water.

• Instructions: Brew the green tea, then add the mango cubes and simmer over low heat until the mango softens and releases its natural sweetness. After turning off the heat, add the lemon slices and honey. Let it cool, and enjoy. This tea combines the sweet aroma of mango with the refreshing tang of lemon, perfect for a summer thirst quencher.

2. Passion Fruit Green Tea

• Ingredients: 2 passion fruits (juiced), 1 green tea bag, 500 ml water, honey (to taste), a few mint leaves (for garnish).

• Instructions: Brew the green tea, then add the passion fruit juice and honey. Stir well and allow it to cool. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Before serving, garnish with mint leaves. The balance of passion fruit’s tangy sweetness and green tea’s fresh taste makes this tea perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

3. Blueberry Strawberry Black Tea

• Ingredients: A small handful of blueberries, 4 strawberries (sliced), 1 black tea bag, 500 ml water, honey (to taste).

• Instructions: Brew the black tea, then add the blueberries and strawberry slices. Simmer on low for about 2 minutes to infuse the fruits’ fragrance into the tea. After turning off the heat, add honey to taste. Let it cool, and enjoy. This tea has a rich color and flavor, with the antioxidants of blueberries and the sweetness of strawberries.

Tips for Making Fruit Tea

1. Fruit Selection: Choose fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor. Also, try to use seasonal fruits, which are more economical and nutritious.

2. Tea Strength: Adjust the tea’s strength based on your preference. For a stronger tea flavor, let it steep longer. For a milder taste, shorten the brewing time.

3. Sweetening: The amount of honey or syrup should be adjusted according to your taste and the sweetness of the fruit. Be careful not to make it too sweet, as it could overpower the flavor.

4. Refrigeration: Fruit tea tastes even better when chilled, especially in summer, when a cold drink is refreshing.

5. Creative Pairings: In addition to the above fruit tea variations, feel free to experiment with other fruit combinations such as watermelon mint tea or kiwi green tea to create your unique flavor.