Apple and Cranberry fruit tea is a vibrant, naturally caffeine-free loose infusion blending sweet orchard apples, deep hibiscus petals, rosehip, and tart cranberry pieces. It brews into a striking, deep pink infusion, offering a clean, visual loose-leaf option for for your tea menu.
The flavour profile balances the natural sweetness of crisp apple with the refreshing sharpness of real cranberries. This balance handles temperature changes exceptionally well, making the blend equally suited to a comforting winter hot-brew or a double-strength chilled base for summer iced menus and mocktails.
As the blend relies on high-quality real fruit and botanicals, it maintains its intense aroma and bold colour without clouding or turning bitter over long brewing times. It retains its clean flavour when batch-brewed ahead of time or kept chilled in a dispenser throughout a busy shift, providing a convenient, all-day option.
Apple & Cranberry Fruit Tea - Loose
| Full fruity notes with sweetness and real apple flavour. | |
| Luxury Fruits - see details below. | |
| Canada, USA, Thailand,Spain. | |
| 6-8 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Luxury Naturally Dried Apple Pieces, Hibiscus Petals, Rosehip Petals, Elderberry Pieces, Cranberry Pieces, Natural Flavours.
- Leaves: Blend of naturally dried fruit pieces and coarse-cut herbs.
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Malus domestica, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Rosa canina, Sambucus nigra.
- Grown: Sourced from choice agricultural areas across Canada, USA, Thailand, and Spain (approx. 1000 ft above sea level).
- Aroma: Pungent, vibrant, and intensely fruity character.
- Infused Colour: Tending pinkish.
- Caffeine: None (Naturally caffeine-free).
- Harmonisation Codes: <3Kg 21069000 | >3Kg 21069000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Caffeine-Free Fruit Infusion / Hot and Iced Service Staple.
- Per Serving: 1 to 2 teaspoons (approximately 3g to 4g) of fruit blend per standard 250ml cup.
- Water: Use freshly boiled water at exactly 100°C to facilitate a complete extraction of the dried fruit oils.
- Brewing Time: Steep for 6–8 minutes; longer brewing times intensify the natural sweetness without causing bitterness.
- To Serve: Excellent straight as a comforting hot option, or brewed at double strength and poured directly over ice for cold drink menus.
Health Benefits
- Cellular Protection: The premium hibiscus petals and dried fruit pieces are rich in organic acids and natural antioxidants. Clinical research shows these active plant compounds contain high radical-scavenging properties, helping protect cells from everyday damage.[1]
- Urinary Tract Health: Real cranberry components contain specific type-A proanthocyanidins that block bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall. Systematic reviews confirm that consistent intake of these fruit bioactives helps reduce the risk and recurrence of urinary tract discomfort.[2]
- Vascular Function: Naturally dried orchard apples retain protective flavonoids like quercetin and catechin. Studies indicate that these secondary plant compounds contribute to healthy blood circulation and blood vessel function when consumed as part of a regular diet.[3]
- [1] Antioxidant Activity of Leaf Extracts from Different Hibiscus sabdariffa Accessions (PMC).
- [2] Cranberry Reduces the Risk of Urinary Tract Infection Recurrence in Otherwise Healthy Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (J Nutr).
- [3] Apples and Cardiovascular Health—Is the Gut Microbiota a Core Consideration? (MDPI).
Apple & Cranberry FAQs
Because it consists entirely of dried orchard fruits, berries, and stable herbal elements without traditional tea leaves, it does not release bitter tannins. It retains a smooth flavour profile even when left to steep or held in a dispenser over an entire service shift.
Yes. Unlike black or green tea bases that cloud or turn astringent when cooled, this fruit infusion stays perfectly clear and bright pink when chilled, making it highly reliable for pre-brewing into large countertop dispensers or iced drink menus.
Absolutely. The ingredients are completely caffeine-free, offering a full-bodied, satisfying hot or cold drink option for late-night service, corporate conferences, or wellness menus.
