Song of the Carribbean – Fruit Infusion

Brew & Taste

Song of the Caribbean fruit tea gives a yellow, extremely pleasantly fragrant infusion after brewing. The taste of tropical fruits is beautifully accentuated by pineapples and sweet apples with peaches.

Don't let hot weather stop you from indulging in this treat. Make it into an iced tea and it will refresh you throughout the hot summer. Fill a pitcher up to 2/3 with ice cubes and pour the hot drink over them. Garnish with mint or lemon balm and throw in a few pieces of fresh, ripe fruit.

Origins

We didn't give this beautiful tea its romantic name for nothing. It's referring to the beautiful area bathed by the Caribbean Sea and almost all of its ingredients have something in common with the attractive tourist locations they grow in.

You can, of course, find pineapples in the Caribbean. The low rosettes of sharp leaves in the centre of which pineapples grow are native to Brazil and Paraguay, but have also spread to Central America and Mexico. Pineapple fruits are about 30cm long, fleshy on the outside and white to deep yellow inside. They can made into various dishes and drinks. The leftover pomace from the pressing process is fed to livestock. The pineapple pulp contains, among other health benefits, bromelin, an enzyme that helps break down fats and speeds up digestion. Mango grows mainly in Asia. The deliciously sweet tropical fruit was probably consumed by our ancient ancestors.

Mango trees grow predominantly in Asia and have been found as 30-million-year-old fossils. The oval fruit with its deep yellow flesh brings not only vitamins but also antioxidants to the diet. Their beneficial effects are good for the nerves as well as the eyes or complexion.

Papaya has its perfect place in the Song of the Caribbean tea as well. It is native to Central America, although it is now also grown in the Far East and some African countries. The flesh of this pear-like fruit has a beautiful orange to red color and is usually eaten raw. It's an excellent source of vitamins C and E and minerals and antioxidants. Papaya is nicknamed "the fruit of angels", maybe for its unique flavor and amazing health benefits.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.