Savor the Season: 5 Fruity Teas for Fall
A Slice of Summer in Every Sip
Biting into a slice of fruit is a one-way ticket to summer nostalgia. As the weather cools—and warms—and cools again with the fluctuating temperatures of autumn, it’s easy to long for a few more days of the sunny season we’ve just left behind. After all, the days are getting shorter as we approach the fall equinox, and soon winter will be upon us—and you’ll definitely want tea for that!
Fall: The Perfect Time for Fruity Teas
Fall is an excellent time to build up a stash of delicious, fruit-forward teas to prepare for the chilly days ahead. Sounds a bit like gearing up for battle, doesn’t it? Well, if we’re going to face the winter doldrums, fall is also a great time to gather an arsenal of flavorful friends to help you out. That’s right! These teas not only stand well on their own but are also great team players. Let’s explore five of our favorite fruity blends and see how they can inspire you to gather your friends and share the warmth!
1. Blood Orange
Enter the citrus! Blood Orange is packed with tang and sourness, but the sweet aftertaste is always a pleasant surprise. Steep it in boiling water for at least five minutes, or try it as a pre-packaged iced tea. You can even cold-brew it like a pro with an airtight pitcher for a refreshing post-summer treat.
For even more fall flavor, try it spiced as the new Spiced Blood Orange.
Flavor Friends: Mix it with Peach Bellini, Key Lime Herbal, or Peach Serenity.
2. Wild Strawberry
Wild Strawberry is always a crowd-pleaser—not just because it avoids turmoil, but because it genuinely delights with every sip. You can steep it with boiling water for a laid-back five minutes, but here’s the best part: it gets even better when oversteeped. The strawberry and hibiscus flavors bloom into the water, leaving you with a cup that tastes like real strawberry jam.
Flavor Friends: Try mixing it with Raspberry Patch, Fruit Medley, or Berry Blast.
3. Mango Mate
Mango Mate doesn’t refer to a buddy—though it could be! Derived from the yerba mate plant, this tea packs a punch of flavor, with mango bringing a perfect blend of tart, sweet, and even umami notes. Steep it with under-boiling water, using a green tea setting on your variable temperature kettle for 2 to 3 minutes to enjoy its mango magic.
Flavor Friends: Mix it with Samurai Mate, Kona Pineapple, or Passionfruit Tango.
4. White Strawberry Basil
White Strawberry Basil brings an unexpected combination of flavors that make for an exciting cup. Basil, typically paired with savory flavors, surprisingly complements the sweet strawberry notes, highlighting the delicate nature of white tea. Be sure to steep this one gently—2 minutes at most—to bring out the best flavors without oversteeping.Flavor Friends: Try it with Blackberry Sage Oolong, Lavender Lemon, or Watermelon Cooler.
5. White Chai
We’re heading into spicy territory now! White Chai is a blend of warming spices like clove, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom—perfect for those chilly fall days. White Chai is forgiving if oversteeped, allowing you to enjoy its bold flavors even if it simmers for a bit longer than recommended.Flavor Friends: Spice things up and mix with Green Chai, Spiced Apple Chai, or Honeybush Pumpkin Chai.
What Are Your Favorite Fall Fruit Blends?
We’d love to hear which fruit-forward teas you’re enjoying this fall. Share your favorites in the comments!