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Bael Fruit Tea

बेल

Dried sliced fruit tisane, from Bihar, India.

Herbal tisanes

Bael Fruit Tea is strongest on sweetness, smoothness and fruity. Typical tasting words: honey, orange peel, vanilla, brown sugar. A sacred plant in Indian tradition and Ayurvedic medicine, widely consumed across South and Southeast Asia. Drunk hot or iced across northern India and Thailand, celebrated for its refreshing and aromatic character.

Also known as matum tea, wood apple tea and bel fruit infusion.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency1umami0brightness2body2smoothness4aroma intensity3finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

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Facts

Origin: Bihar, India
Plant: Aegle marmelos fruit
Harvest: spring
Elevation: low
Oxidation: to %
Roast: very light
Leaf: dried fruit or root
Price band: affordable
Availability: specialist
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 5 of 5
L-theanine: none

Made by: harvesting, then slicing, then sun drying, then roasting.

Caffeine

Bael Fruit Tea is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	95 to 100 °C	8 min, 10 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	6 to 12 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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Pairs with pastry and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.