H-DE-063
Berry Fruit Blend
Tart fruit tisane, from Blend, Germany.
Herbal tisanes
Berry Fruit Blend is strongest on brightness, fruity and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: hibiscus, red berry, blackcurrant, cranberry. Popularised by the German herbal trade, based heavily on hibiscus and rosehip foundations. A standard caffeine-free family beverage across Europe, commonly served chilled in summer.
Also known as Forest Fruit Tea and Wild Berry Tisane.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Blend, Germany
- Plant
- Hibiscus sabdariffa, Rosa canina, Sambucus nigra, Rubus fruticosus
- Harvest
- Elevation
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- everywhere
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then chopping, then drying, then blending.
Caffeine
Berry Fruit Blend 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 | 4 g | 95 to 100 °C | 8 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3.8 g | Fridge | 6 to 12 hours |
Up to 1 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- hot_weather
- relaxing
Pairs with dessert, fruit and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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