Harney & Sons Blood Orange Fruit Tea

The flavor is authentically blood orange—bright, citrusy, and naturally sweet with a pleasant tartness. You'll notice apple and raspberry notes in the background, but the blood orange is definitely the star. It's not overpowering or candy-like; reviewers consistently describe it as a perfect balance between tart and sweet. When you brew it, the aroma fills the room with that distinctive blood orange scent.

This tea is actually fantastic both ways. The vibrant citrus flavor translates beautifully to iced tea—it's refreshing and naturally sweet enough that you might not need any additional sweetener. The fruit pieces (orange peel, apple, and raspberry) are all visible in the blend, and they work equally well whether you're brewing hot or cold.

You might need to use a bit more leaf than you'd expect—several reviewers mention using more tea than usual to get a stronger flavor. Start with about a teaspoon per cup and adjust from there based on how bold you like it. The good news is the tin lasts a long time since a little really does go a long way, even with the slightly higher leaf amount.

Absolutely! This is actually a great beginner tea. It's herbal and caffeine-free, so there's no bitterness from tea leaves to worry about. The brewing is straightforward—just steep for about 5 minutes. The one thing to watch is water temperature: don't use boiling water, as it can make the fruit pieces taste bitter. Let your water cool slightly after boiling, and you'll be fine.

Not at all—reviewers specifically praise the authentic, natural blood orange flavor. You're getting real fruit pieces in this blend, not artificial flavoring. The orange peel, apple pieces, and raspberry are all visible in the loose leaf, which is why the flavor comes through so genuine. It tastes like actual blood orange, not orange candy.

Even tea enthusiasts appreciate this one. The loose leaf format gives you control over strength, and the blend rewards attention to detail—proper temperature control prevents bitterness and brings out the best flavor. Harney & Sons is a trusted brand among serious tea drinkers, and the quality of the fruit pieces shows. It's a well-crafted herbal blend that's approachable but not dumbed down.