Description

Banana with Cherry – a fruity mix with a summery character

Banana & Cherry Tea combines two extremes: the warm, sunny sweetness of banana and the tartness of cherry, which adds life and lightness to the composition. This is an unconventional, yet highly contemporary combination. The banana introduces a softness and dessert-like profile, while the cherry emphasizes freshness and balances the natural sweetness of the fruit. The blend also includes papaya, banana chips, cranberries, and raisins. The tea evokes summer compotes, sweet fruit desserts, and a flavor that evokes a carefree and relaxed vacation. Dried fruit gives the blend a full and multi-layered character, ensuring that the infusion isn't one-dimensional but develops as you drink. It reveals both exotic tones and more classic notes reminiscent of homemade preserves.

Hibiscus provides a distinct foundation here, contributing to the infusion's ruby color and natural, plant-based acidity. Raisins, papaya, and cranberries add sweetness while maintaining a balance between the fruity elements. Banana chips and cherries act as two poles: one creamy, the other slightly dry, making the infusion more balanced. The tea can be brewed traditionally, hot, but it also works wonderful cold, as a base for fruity lemonade or iced tea with fresh fruit. As a cold brew, the drink releases even more of its natural crispness and fruity lightness, while maintaining the full color and fresh aroma.

Taste and aroma

The infusion has a distinct, fruity character with a noticeable tartness from the hibiscus. A softer layer emerges against this backdrop – soft, slightly exotic notes of banana, which smooth out the infusion's profile. The cherry adds a more intense accent, making the blend more balanced. The ingredients complement each other, leaving the overall experience juicy, full, and fresh. The aroma is reminiscent of infusions made with fresh fruit. It becomes more pronounced as it brews, and when chilled, it acquires a lightness typical of summer beverages.

For whom?

This tea attracts with its intense color and exotic blend of banana and cherry, making it ideal for customers seeking something more original than classic fruit blends. It should appeal to those seeking caffeine-free fruit infusions. Because it doesn't stimulate like black tea, it can be enjoyed both day and evening. It's suitable for drinking year-round, not just in the summer (when it tastes best cold, for example, with fresh fruit).

How to brew Banana and Cherry tea?

Pour 200 ml of water at 100°C over 1 teaspoon of dried herb (approx. 2 g). Brewing time is 8–12 minutes; a shorter brew produces a lighter and more delicate infusion, while a longer brew produces a more intense, deeply fruity character with a distinct hibiscus note. This blend also works well for cold brewing – it's recommended to pour cold water over the herb and leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours, preferably overnight, for a smooth, naturally fruity drink. This tea can be served on its own or with ice and fresh fruit.

Why is it worth having it on offer?

Banana with Cherry is a tea with a modern, exotic profile that easily catches the eye with its unusual flavor combination, attracting both adults and younger audiences. The trend for decaffeinated fruit infusions is growing (especially among those who consider it an alternative to sweetened beverages), and the banana and cherry combination stands out from classic blends. The lack of caffeine makes the tea suitable for any time of day, including evenings, expanding its audience and sales opportunities. This blend rotates well in the summer, and in winter, it's perfect as a warming infusion with a fruity aroma.

Additional information

• Ingredients: hibiscus, raisins (raisins, sunflower oil), papaya*, banana chips (bananas, coconut oil, cane sugar, natural banana flavor), cranberries (cranberries, sugar), beetroot, cherries, flavor. *Contains cane sugar and acidifying agent: citric acid.
• Caffeine content: none
• Form: loose-leaf tea
• Preparation: 1 teaspoon of dried herb (approx. 2 g) per 200 ml of hot water at 100°C; brewing time 8–12 minutes
• Application: for hot and cold drinking
• Storage: in a tightly closed container, away from light and moisture

Banana with Cherry – a fruity tea that you want to drink more often than just in the summer.