Blood Orange Infusion Loose Leaf Fruit Tea

🍵 The Fruit — Pieces of blood orange blended with hibiscus and rosehip for a naturally sweet, tangy, caffeine-free loose leaf fruit infusion full of colour and character

🍵 The Colour — A deep, vivid ruby in the cup — bold and eye-catching, with an aroma that is bright, citrusy, and immediately inviting

🍵 The Flavour — Sweet blood orange up front, lifted by the sharp floral tartness of hibiscus and softened by the fuller, rounder fruitiness of rosehip for a smooth, lively finish

🍵 The Occasion — Wonderful hot on cooler days and just as rewarding poured over ice; a versatile fruit infusion that suits any time of day

Blood orange fruit tea is one of the most vibrant and naturally rewarding loose leaf fruit infusions you can brew — and this blend of blood orange pieces, hibiscus, and rosehip brings together three ingredients that were simply made to share a cup. Naturally caffeine-free and full of bold citrus character, it is a genuinely versatile infusion that earns a regular place in the tin.

The blood orange is a remarkable fruit. Cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean — particularly in Sicily, where the cooler nights draw out those characteristic deep crimson hues — it has a sweetness and tart complexity that sets it apart from a standard orange. In the cup, it produces a flavour that is at once fresh, juicy, and just a little tart, with none of the sharpness of a plain citrus tea.

Hibiscus brings both colour and character. The vivid ruby depth it gives this infusion is unmistakable, and its refreshing tartness sharpens the blood orange beautifully without overwhelming it. Rosehip, harvested from the fruit of the rose plant and long prized in traditional cooking and herbal practice, rounds the blend out with a softer, fuller fruitiness that ties everything together and gives the finish a gentle, lingering warmth.

Hot, the result is a comforting, aromatic cup with real depth of flavour. Poured over ice, it becomes something else entirely — bright, cooling, naturally sweet, and wonderfully vivid in the glass. Few loose leaf infusions are this rewarding in both forms.

Since 2008, High Teas London has been one of the country's leading independent tea specialists. With over 350 teas and infusions — one of the largest collections in the country — we have spent nearly two decades finding and sharing blends that genuinely deserve a place in your cup. Blood Orange Infusion is exactly the kind of find we love most: simple in concept, exceptional in the drinking.

Ingredients: Blood orange pieces, hibiscus, rosehip.

Brewing Note: Use one heaped teaspoon per cup and pour over freshly boiled water at 100°C. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes — longer if you prefer a deeper colour and more intense citrus flavour. This infusion has plenty to give, so do not rush it. For iced tea, brew at double strength using two heaped teaspoons, allow to cool, then pour over ice. A slice of fresh orange or a sprig of mint makes a particularly good addition when serving cold.