Fruntea

Fruntea is a beverage concept that describes drinks blending tea with fruit flavors or fruit pieces. The term appears in contemporary beverage culture and is used to denote both prepared drinks sold commercially and do-it-yourself blends created at home or in cafes. Fruntea encompasses a range of formats, including fruit-infused teas where dried fruit or citrus peels are steeped with tea, as well as mixtures that combine brewed tea with fruit juice, purée, or fresh fruit. Some versions are served still, others are carbonated for a sparkling profile.

Common preparation approaches involve selecting a tea base such as black, green, white, or oolong and pairing it with compatible fruit flavors like citrus, berries, stone fruits, or apples. In some recipes, fruit is steeped with the tea leaves; in others, the tea is brewed separately and then combined with fruit juice, purée, or fresh fruit. Temperature and steeping time are adjusted to preserve the aroma and avoid overpowering the tea’s character.

In commercial contexts, fruntea appears in cafes, bottled beverages, and grocery shelves as a line or seasonal offering. Home brewers also experiment with combinations, often adjusting sweetness and texture with natural sweeteners or sparkling water. Variants may emphasize health-friendly profiles with minimal processing or, conversely, emphasize sweetness through added syrups or flavorings.

Nutrition and flavor considerations vary by recipe but typically include antioxidants from tea and natural sugars from fruit. Caffeine content depends on the tea base used. See also fruit tea, tea infusion, and flavoured tea.