Black tea Lemon and pineapple

This blend recalls the famous lemon tea, one of the most common additions, in an even more intense and tantalizing version. Its delicious, light, and sweet flavor makes this flavored black tea perfect for a refreshing experience—excellent iced, although it can also be enjoyed hot.

Its fresh flavor comes from exotic elements such as the infusion of lemongrass, pineapple, coconut, and pieces of ginger. These combine with the Sri Lankan black tea base to create a rich beverage with a balanced balance of tartness and sweetness.
The aroma of this lemon and pineapple black tea evokes tropical summer scents, combining the scent of Ceylon tea with the sweet, citrusy notes of the fruit. The delicate apple and intense fruity notes make this summery blend perfect over ice, perfect for pouring into a thermos for a refreshing burst of energy.

Even as a flavored hot tea, Ceylon enhances the exotic notes of seasonal fruits, accentuating the floral finish of marigold and the spicy ginger. Perfect for those who want an exquisite citrus touch to tea, whether hot or iced, to savor a classic, much-loved flavor.

What is lemon and pineapple black tea good for?

Among the benefits of this blend, its antioxidant content is certainly worth considering. Rich in polyphenols, antioxidant compounds found in black tea, the combination helps reduce free radicals in the body; Therefore, it helps counteract aging and the cellular damage caused by their presence.

Furthermore, this flavored black tea blend is excellent as a draining agent, stimulating diuresis and the drainage of excess body fluids. Both tea and pineapple act as diuretics against water retention. During hot weather, a citrus tea can provide the body with the water it needs while simultaneously promoting its elimination (along with toxins). These two beneficial effects complement each other.

Thanks to caffeine and citrus ingredients, this blend provides a detoxifying and metabolism-boosting effect, also valuable for weight management. Combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, this fruity black tea, with its almost zero calories, can also be used to limit snacking, providing a feeling of satiety and natural sweetness. On a digestive level, black tea promotes normal intestinal function through the polyphenols it contains. They can help promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, aiding gastrointestinal digestion. This digestive action is also supported by ginger and calendula infusions, as well as purifying lemongrass.

With its energizing and invigorating ingredients, it can easily replace a morning cup of coffee while providing the right amount of caffeine/theine. In black tea, this alkaloid plays a useful role in promoting attention and concentration, without the overly stimulating effect of coffee (increased blood pressure, nervousness, etc.). Black tea also contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which, together with caffeine, reduces stress while improving concentration and alertness. A beneficial balance for well-being makes this black tea an excellent tonic for combating physical and mental fatigue.

You can enjoy this beverage for breakfast and throughout the day, but it is not recommended for evening use due to its caffeine content.

Nutritional Values of Black Tea

Tea contains plant compounds and minerals, including fluoride, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and potassium, and alkaloids including caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. It is rich in antioxidant polyphenols, flavonoids, catechins, flavanols, as well as some volatile organic compounds, which contribute to its aroma and flavor. It provides nutrients with certain amounts of B vitamins, tannins, and amino acids, including L-theanine.

Where to buy lemon and pineapple black tea?

Our online store, Natura d'Oriente, offers various varieties of loose-leaf black tea, including this blend. We carefully select our blends for their high quality, flavor, and intense aromatic notes. Our lemon and pineapple black tea is available in a loose blend, in convenient, stay-fresh packs of 25g, 50g, 75g, 100g, 150g, and 300g.

How to prepare lemon and pineapple black tea

Place about 3-5 grams of tea in a cup (250ml). What is the ideal brewing temperature for black tea? Brew the tea in boiling water between 90°C and 95°C. Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes, after which the fruity notes will be released and you can enjoy your cup of tea.

Origins of tea with lemon or citrus fruits

Today, we consider a glass of iced tea with lemon slices a classic.One floating among the ice cubes. Indeed, adding lemon or citrus fruits to tea has been common in various cultures for centuries, and its hot version dates back many centuries. Modern iced lemon tea originated around the late 19th century, while hot lemon tea is a beverage originating from a tradition first in China and then in Russia.

The Chinese added citrus fruits to tea, and even today it is common to find Chinese teas with dried orange peels, useful both for flavor and for its health benefits. Some teas were roasted inside the citrus fruits to allow the aromas to be absorbed, using lemons, limes, oranges, and mandarins. This practice of using citrus fruits in hot tea is mentioned as early as Lu Yu's Ch'a Ching (The Classic of Tea), written in the 8th century AD during the Tang Dynasty. This article mentions various ingredients boiled together with tea, such as ginger, orange peel, and berries, to flavor it.
Hot lemon tea, known as Russian tea for this reason, has also been drunk in Russia for centuries. In addition to the citrus fruit, local tea enthusiasts often sweetened it with fruit or jam. Sugar was not widely available at the time, and adding fruit was a natural way to create a sweet and beneficial drink.
Furthermore, the citrus flavor can balance a rich tea that is naturally too sweet for one's taste or, as in our case, enhance the rounded, full-bodied, and fragrant fruity flavor of Ceylon black tea (from the tropical island of Sri Lanka).

Lemon and pineapple black tea: side effects

Although tea consumption is considered safe for adults, some side effects may occur due to its caffeine and tannin content. Additionally, this blend contains several ingredients, which should be considered by those with food allergies. Excessive caffeine intake can cause agitation, headaches, heart rate changes, insomnia, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach upset. Many side effects only occur if the tea is consumed in excessive quantities, so it's best to keep intake to moderate levels (1-2 cups per day).