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    Rose, Citrus, Berry and Apple Homemade Tea

    Published: May 24, 2017 Updated: Jun 1, 2022 Author: Roxana Begum· This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Homemade tea blend with citrus, berries, apples, roses and white tea is an invigorating infusion of sweet fruity flavors and the lively taste of antioxidant rich white tea.

    Just as amazing as our Saffron Tea.

    Homemade tea blend in a glass jar placed next to some crackers and dried orange slices.

    Table of Contents

    • Homemade Tea with Fruits and Herbs
    • Pro Tips and Tricks
    • Health Benefits
    • Is White Tea Good for You?
        • Enjoy This Tea With:
    • Homemade Tea with Rose and Dried Fruit
      • Ingredients
      • Equipment
      • Instructions
        • DRIED FRUIT PREPARATION
        • HOMEMADE TEA PREPARATION AND INFUSION
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
    • More Beverage Recipes

    Homemade Tea with Fruits and Herbs

    The idea of this tea actually comes from my husband, who is an ardent aficionado of all kinds of tea. A while back he had made a great concoction using fruits dried in our food dehydrator and combined with some white tea, dried herbs and flowers.

    It was so soothing and refreshing. So, I wanted to recreate that. And if you have been following this blog, you may remember another easy treat made with chocolate and dried fruit (oranges).

    There are many varieties of commercially available teas of this kind. But if you have a food dehydrator at home, you can easily make your own copycat teavana tea creations - all for a fraction of the cost and it is so much fun.

    Tea infusion prepared with a homemade tea blend poured in a glass tea cup.

    Pro Tips and Tricks

    • It is important to choose fruits that are in the peak of the season. This will optimize the flavor and sweetness you can derive from the fruits. So pick fresh, ripe and sweet fruits.
    • Make sure to not let the fruits over-dehydrate. Otherwise they may turn dark and have more of a caramelized flavor, rather than a fresh fruity flavor.
    • If you do not have a dehydrator, here is a resource for drying fruits in the oven (but I have not tried it myself).
    • Try to choose fruit, floral and herb flavors that will blend well together.
    • When using white tea, you can use more of it in the blend as it is much milder and it can also be be steeped longer. But you could also try green tea.
    Homemade tea blend similar to a teavana tea blend placed in a glass jar along with the tea infusion.

    Health Benefits

    The best thing about this is that you will not need to use added sugar, as the dried fruits will release their sweetness during the tea infusion. Besides, that perception of sweetness is further heightened due to the sweet fruit flavors.

    Have you tried white tea? It is much lighter in taste and color than black or green tea. Rather it results in a beverage that is pale yellow in color.

    White teas are typically made from young or minimally processed leaves of the plant. It comes mostly from China and some parts of northern India. So, during my trips to India, I make sure to bring back some of it!

    Is White Tea Good for You?

    • White tea is rich in polyphenols with antioxidant properties. In fact, some research suggests that it may have more antioxidant potential than even green tea!
    • It has been lauded for its anti-aging benefits and role in disease prevention. Some studies have shown that it may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure as well.
    • Drinking white tea regularly has also been associated with greater bone density, healthier teeth and skin. And the good thing is that white tea will not stain the teeth like the darker teas!
    Overhead view of a homemade tea blend made with dried roses, citrus, berries, and apples.

    Enjoy This Tea With:

    • Samosa Pastry Rolls
    • Cardamom Chickpea Cookies
    • Maamoul (Date Filled Cookies)
    • German Crescent Cookies (Vanillekipferl)

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    Homemade tea blend made with rose, citrus, berry, apple and stored in a glass bottle.
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    Homemade Tea with Rose and Dried Fruit

    Homemade tea blend with citrus, berries, apples, roses and white tea is an invigorating infusion of sweet fruity flavors and the lively taste of antioxidant rich white tea.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
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    Course :Beverages
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 60 tea cups
    Calories: 5kcal
    Author: Roxana Begum, PhD, RD

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lbs each fresh fruit (apples, oranges, strawberry) for dehydrating and save the rest
    • 1 ½ cups orange dried, organic
    • 1 ½ cups apple dried, organic
    • 1 ½ cups strawberry dried, organic
    • 1 ½ cups rose petals dried, organic
    • 2 cups white tea
    • ½ cup dried herbs optional, absinthium or wormwood, mint or your choice
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    Equipment

    • Food Dehydrator
    • Mandolin Slicer
    • Vegetable Brush
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    Instructions

    DRIED FRUIT PREPARATION

    • Scrub the surface of the oranges and apples with a vegetable brush and rinse well. Rinse the strawberries very well and drain. Wipe the fruit surface dry using a paper towel.
    • Slice the fruits crosswise using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife. Retain the peel and cut fruit into uniform ¼-inch thick slices. Discard the end slices.
      Oranges being sliced using a mandolin slicer to be dried for making a homemade tea blend.
    • Then place the fruit slices on the food dehydrator trays. Stack the trays in the dehydrator and turn it on.
    • Next, let the fruit slices dehydrate until the fruit center is dry. Depending on the number of trays stacked, this may take six to eight hours or more.
      Orange slices arranged on trays inside a dehdrator.
    • To allow uniform drying of the slices, do remember to switch the order of the trays.
    • Once the fruit slices are dried well and crisp, break them into smaller pieces.

    HOMEMADE TEA PREPARATION AND INFUSION

    • Using the suggested ratio, combine the dried fruits with the white tea and dried roses. You may add some dried herbs if you prefer.
    • Use hot water (but not boiling) as the tea may turn bitter due to the longer steeping time.
    • You may use two tablespoon of the homemade tea blend per 1 cup hot water. Adjust as per your taste.
    • White tea can be steeped longer than black tea. It is recommended to steep the tea for 7 to 10 minutes.

    Notes

    1. Do check out my homemade tea preparation tips above.  
    2. You can buy dried roses (culinary grade) from Persian/ middle eastern/other ethnic grocery stores or online.  
    3. Here is a detailed tutorial for white tea preparation.
    4. Nutrition Facts: The calories are an approximation based on similar commercial tea preparations, as it is difficult to estimate the amount of calories from the fruit sugars released. Nevertheless, they are minimal.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cup Tea | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      December 11, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      I made this tea for Christmas gifts. It was truly delicious! A very light and refreshing tea. I would recommend buying twice as many strawberries as you think you need. I bought three packages of strawberries and after dehydrating them all it only produced one and a half cups total. I would definitely make this again.

      Reply
    2. Lita

      November 06, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      How do you store this tea, and how long is it good for?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        December 02, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        We store it in an airtight glass container. Its good for a while, but typically use it up in couple months.

        Reply
    3. Reta

      September 02, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      Reply
    4. Sadie

      June 05, 2020 at 5:07 am

      Can this tea be used as a bath tub tea?...or do you know if freeze dried or dried fruit can be used to make Bath tub teas...I know dried orange, lemon, grapefruit & lime peels Can be used...what about other fruits?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 05, 2020 at 5:03 pm

        We love to drink this tea. Not sure about the bath tub tea.

        Reply
    5. Jenny

      August 19, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      DO you use the actual rose (the flower) or the hips - the recipe is not specified.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        August 21, 2019 at 7:45 pm

        It is mentioned that organic dried roses are used.

        Reply
    6. Mandy

      November 04, 2018 at 8:57 am

      Can you do this with dried fruit from the store?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        November 05, 2018 at 1:40 am

        Yes, I would try that :) if you are able to find good quality dried apple slices, berries, citrus etc....

        Reply
    7. Ellen

      October 18, 2018 at 1:10 am

      This tea sounds so comforting on a cool night.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        October 18, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        So happy you like it.

        Reply
    8. Shan

      July 15, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      What type of white tea? There are many types. This recipe looks delicious and simple. I'm going to make some next weekend.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        July 17, 2017 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks Shan. I get it often from India and use a brand called Golden tips and I believe it is available online. And I use the different kinds - white exotica, silver tips, silver needle........I have seen white tea at very inexpensive prices in the Chinese section of farmers markets in Atlanta. But you may be able to check any local Chinese stores if they have white tea and of course online too.

        Reply
    9. Agness

      June 19, 2017 at 7:22 pm

      The combo of ingredients is awesome, Roxana! I will definitely try this tasty tea!

      Reply
      • Roxana

        June 20, 2017 at 12:22 am

        Thank you. SO happy you like it :)

        Reply
    10. Jane

      May 27, 2017 at 4:51 am

      Very nice! However, I prefer to just buy my tea combination from Teavana. Makes me think that the opportunity cost making the tea myself is not worth it unless I am making a large quantity. as a gift perhaps. ?

      Reply
      • Roxana

        May 27, 2017 at 4:05 pm

        Thanks Jane. I only need to cut the fruit, which doesn't take much time and I make a lot at a time. Easier than most home cooked stuff for someone who enjoys home cooking. Twelve dollar for couple tiny ounces is not for me. I want to have plenty ?.

        Reply
    11. Shinee

      May 27, 2017 at 2:16 am

      I've never made my own tea blend. But I love tea and fruit tea is my occasional treat! I love the homemade version. Definitely will put my dehydrator to work and will make this asap! Thanks for fab recipe!!

      Reply
      • Roxana

        May 27, 2017 at 3:56 pm

        Thanks Shinee. Enjoy! Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    12. Diana Johnson

      May 26, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      I've never made my own tea mix before, but this looks so easy! I love the flavors you chose.

      Reply
      • Roxana

        May 27, 2017 at 3:55 pm

        Thanks Diana.

        Reply
    13. Oriana

      May 26, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      Such a lovely combination! Will have to find some of those ingredients and try it out. Bet it tastes delicious.

      Reply
      • Roxana

        May 27, 2017 at 3:55 pm

        Thanks Oriana. It's easy. I just dehydrate the fruits at home. And white tea is available at Chinese stores for a less expensive price.

        Reply
    14. Kim

      May 26, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      This looks absolutely amazing. I love the idea of homemade tea. Not only is it gorgeous but I bet it's super aromatic. This would make such great gifts too. Love it.

      Reply
      • Roxana

        May 27, 2017 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks Kim. Yes it does make a nice gift.

        Reply

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