Fruit Tea- Tastes Sour?
I've been trying to get into teas with more fruity flavors (pieces of fruit in the tea or tea based on fruit pieces) and I've noticed that a large majority of them have unpleasantly sour notes. Am I brewing incorrectly or is something else supposed to be added into the tea?
EDIT: It's teas that already have fruit pieces in them, and doesn't appear to be a particular fruit of any sort. I just steep tea leaves in a glass for a few minutes, usually with near-boiling water, then drink.
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Your question seems to assume that the sour flavor is not how it's supposed to be. But that may simply be how the tea you've bought always tastes. If it's really sour, maybe it's just not a good tea; it could also be that you simply don't prefer this kind of tea. You could try to cover it up with a bit of sugar. But failing that, I think this is just not the tea for you. There are tons and tons of fruit-flavored teas out there, so I'm sure you can find some different ones to try.
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Sourness is the most common taste among unripe fruits. The right amount of sourness can be very refreshing. In traditional Chinese herbal medicine theories, sourness is also good for the spleen. However, a strong sourness in tea is often an indication of bad quality or problems in the tea-making.Why are fruit teas sour?
Often fruits are treated with ascorbic acid (or similar) to prevent browning due to oxidization during the dehydration (particularly, apples). This can add the sour notes as well if not already native to the fruit.Why does my tea taste spoiled?
The mineral content, chlorine and pH levels can affect both the flavour and aroma of the tea, even if its subtle. Try filtering your water (tap water quality varies from place to place) or using spring water and see if you notice a difference.Are fruit teas bitter?
Unlike real tea or herbal tea, fruit tea will rarely become bitter, even if you over-brew it. Some ingredients such as lemon or orange peel can sometimes add some bitterness. Fruit tea is almost always best when brewed for at least 5-10 minutes with freshly boiled water.Why is my herbal tea sour?
Brewing your tea with water that's too hot, or too many leaves can make the infusion bitter. Too many tannins are released, causing the taste to be bitter and slightly sour.Miracle Berry TASTE TRIP! | SOUR TO SWEET?!
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Answer 2
Hibiscus is frequently put into herbal fruit teas, as it gives a rich red colour. It is also quite sour! If you dislike that flavour, you'd best avoid it.
Answer 3
Often fruits are treated with ascorbic acid (or similar) to prevent browning due to oxidization during the dehydration (particularly, apples).
This can add the sour notes as well if not already native to the fruit.
Answer 4
If the ingredients include rose hips, it may be those.
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