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.

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.

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.

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.

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.