THE TEA INDEX / SIX STARTING POINTS

Before the fruit,
there’s the tea.

Meet the leaves, aromas, and infusions that give a glass its character. Choose a familiar name—or follow a little curiosity.

A family, a style, or an infusion? Green, white, oolong, and black are tea families from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. Jasmine describes scenting. Herbal and fruit infusions open up a different set of ingredients.

This is a starting selection for fruit tea, not a complete taxonomy. Pairings are ideas to explore; flavors vary with the individual tea and how you brew it.

Read about tea categories at UKTIA ↗
01 / Tea family

Green tea

Green, grassy, sometimes toasty.

A PAIRING TO TRYCitrus · passion fruit
02 / Scented tea style

Jasmine green tea

Floral aroma over a green-tea base.

A PAIRING TO TRYLychee · orange
03 / Tea family

Oolong

From floral to deeper, roasted styles.

A PAIRING TO TRYPeach · pineapple
04 / Tea family

Black tea

A deeper base; often brisk or malty.

A PAIRING TO TRYLemon · peach
05 / Tea family

White tea

Often gentle, with a delicate aroma.

A PAIRING TO TRYPear · white peach
06 / Beyond the tea plant

Herbal & fruit infusions

Flowers, herbs, fruit—and many styles.

A PAIRING TO TRYHibiscus + strawberry

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