Fruit Tea UK, every berry, peach, citrus and tropical infusion.
Berry & dark fruit
Blackcurrant, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, naturally sweet
Citrus & peach
Lemon, peach, orange, mango, bright and aromatic
Tropical & exotic
Pineapple, mango, passionfruit, hibiscus blends
Fruit teas are technically fruit infusions, not tea, they contain no Camellia sinensis leaf. The base is usually a mix of dried fruit, hibiscus, rosehip, and apple, with flavour notes layered on top (berry, peach, citrus, tropical). They are caffeine-free, naturally sweet from the fruit sugars, and brew well both hot and iced. Twinings dominates the supermarket end (Superfruity, Lemon Drizzle); Teapigs and Pukka own the premium tier; Tetley Super Fruit is the value option. Most fruit teas keep well for 18+ months because dried fruit is shelf-stable.
Common questions
Is fruit tea actually tea?
No. "Fruit tea" is the everyday name for fruit-and-herb infusions, there is no Camellia sinensis (true tea) leaf in them. They are correctly called fruit infusions or tisanes. The base is usually a mix of hibiscus, rosehip, dried apple, and dried fruit pieces with added flavours.
Are fruit teas caffeine-free?
Yes, the proper ones are 100% caffeine-free. Some "fruit tea" blends do include green or black tea as a base, check the ingredients on the box. We label every product clearly so you know which.
Are fruit teas good for you?
They are hydrating and largely sugar-free (the natural sweetness comes from dried fruit, no added sugar in most). The hibiscus and rosehip provide modest amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. They are not "detox", that is marketing, but they are a fine alternative to fruit juice for a sweet-tasting drink.
How do you make iced fruit tea?
Brew double-strength (2 tea bags or 4g loose per 200ml hot water), let cool 10 minutes, pour over ice in a tall glass. Adding fresh fruit slices (lemon, orange, berries) lifts it. Many fruit teas work well as cold-brew, leave 2 tea bags in 1 litre of cold water in the fridge overnight for a softer, less acidic version.
What is the best fruit tea in the UK?
For everyday cups, Twinings Superfruity (the supermarket benchmark, well-priced). For step-up quality, Teapigs Super Fruit Tea (whole pieces of dried fruit, no flavourings, very clean cup). For organic, Pukka Berry Beautiful or Three Berry. Tetley Fruit Tea range is the value option.
Recommended brands for this category
Twinings
Britain's oldest tea house, Earl Grey's original home, royal warrant since 1837.
60 teas in stockTeapigs
Whole-leaf tea in pyramid temples, premium, palatable, B-Corp.
36 teas in stockPukka
Organic herbal blends rooted in Ayurveda, B-Corp, Fair for Life.
13 teas in stockTetley
The drawstring tea bag inventor, Britain's middle-shelf classic.
30 teas in stockRelated pages
Herbal & botanical infusions
