Indian Summer Green Tea

Rich in catechins from green tea, supporting antioxidant defense

Hibiscus and apple bits supply vitamin C for immune health

Lemon peel provides flavonoids that aid digestion and detoxification

Marigold petals offer mild anti-inflammatory properties

Strawberry flavor elevates mood and enhances natural sweetness

Darjeeling Green Tea

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis

Common Names: Green Tea, Darjeeling Green Tea

Other Regional Names: German: Darjeeling-Grüntee; French: thé vert de Darjeeling; Spanish: té verde de Darjeeling; Japanese: ダージリン緑茶 (Dājirin ryokucha); Korean: 다즐링 녹차 (Dajeulling nokcha); Chinese: 大吉岭绿茶 (Dàjí lǐng lǜchá); Vietnamese: trà xanh Darjeeling; Arabic: شاي أخضر دارجيلنغ (shāy akhdar Dārjīlīng); Tamil: டார்ஜிலிங் பச்சை தேநீர் (ṭārjiliṅ paṟcai tēnīr); Telugu: డార్జిలింగ్ గ్రీన్ టీ (ḍārjiliṅ grīn tī); Bengali: দার্জিলিং সবুজ চা (dārjiliṅ sabuj chā)

Apple

Botanical Name: Malus domestica

Common Names: Apple

Other Regional Names: German: Apfel; French: pomme; Spanish: manzana; Japanese: 林檎 (ringo); Korean: 사과 (sagwa); Chinese: 苹果 (píngguǒ); Vietnamese: táo; Arabic: تفاح (tuffāḥ); Tamil: செயலர் (seyal); Telugu: యాపిల్ (yāpil); Bengali: আপেল (āpel)

Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa

Common Names: Hibiscus, Roselle

Other Regional Names: German: Hibiskus; French: hibiscus; Spanish: hibisco; Japanese: ハイビスカス (haibisukasu); Korean: 히비스커스 (hibiseokeoseu); Chinese: 洛神花 (luòshén huā); Vietnamese: hoa bụp giấm; Arabic: كركديه (karkadīh); Tamil: செம்பருத்தி (cemparutti); Telugu: గుళిక (guḷika); Bengali: ভূতপা (bhūtpā)

Lemon Peel

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Common Names: Lemon Peel

Other Regional Names: German: Zitronenschale; French: zeste de citron; Spanish: cáscara de limón; Japanese: レモンピール (remon pīru); Korean: 레몬 껍질 (lemon kkeopjil); Chinese: 柠檬皮 (níngméng pí); Vietnamese: vỏ chanh; Arabic: قشر الليمون (qishr al-laymūn); Tamil: எலுமிச்சை தோல் (elumiccai tōl); Telugu: నిమ్మ సన్నగంది (nimma sannagandi); Bengali: লেবুর খোসা (lebūr khosā)

Melon Seeds

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

Common Names: Melon Seeds

Other Regional Names: German: Melonensamen; French: graines de melon; Spanish: semillas de melón; Japanese: メロンの種 (meron no tane); Korean: 참외씨 (chamwae ssi); Chinese: 甜瓜籽 (tiánguā zǐ); Vietnamese: hạt dưa; Arabic: بذور البطيخ (budhūr al-baṭīkh); Tamil: வெள்ளரிக்காய் விதைகள் (veḷḷarikkāy vitaikaḷ); Telugu: తరివిత్తనాలు (tarivittanālu); Bengali: তরমুজ বীজ (taramuj bīja)

Marigold Petals

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

Common Names: Marigold

Other Regional Names: German: Ringelblume; French: souci; Spanish: caléndula; Japanese: マリーゴールド (marīgōrudo); Korean: 메리골드 (merigoldeu); Chinese: 万寿菊 (wànshòujú); Vietnamese: cúc vạn thọ; Arabic: قطيفة (qaṭīfa); Tamil: மரிகோல்ட் (marikōlṭ); Telugu: గువర్ధ (guvarda); Bengali: গাঁদা (gāndā)

Strawberry Flavor

Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa

Common Names: Strawberry

Other Regional Names: German: Erdbeere; French: fraise; Spanish: fresa; Japanese: 苺 (ichigo); Korean: 딸기 (ttalgi); Chinese: 草莓 (cǎoméi); Vietnamese: dâu tây; Arabic: فراولة (farawlah); Tamil: ஸ்பார்பெர்ரி (spārberri); Telugu: స్ట్రాబెర్రీ (strāberrī); Bengali: স্ট্রবেরি (sṭroberi)

Q. What makes Indian Summer Green Tea refreshing?

A. The bright interplay of sun-dried apple bits and hibiscus adds a natural sweetness and tartness to the vegetal Darjeeling green base. Melon seeds and marigold petals provide subtle floral notes, while the strawberry flavor rounds out each sip. This layered combination creates an invigorating infusion that awakens the senses and energizes the palate without overwhelming bitterness.

Q. How do I brew to preserve delicate fruit flavors?

A. Use water at 80–85 °C and steep one teaspoon per 8 oz cup for 2–3 minutes. Cover the cup while steeping to trap the fruity aromas. For a second infusion, extend steep time by 30 s. Avoid higher temperatures or longer steeps, which can draw out astringency from the green tea.

Q. Can I make this blend as iced tea?

A. Yes. For iced tea, brew a double-strength infusion by doubling leaf quantity or steep time, then strain and chill. Serve over ice with fresh strawberry or a twist of lemon for a crisp, fruity refreshment ideal for summer.

Q. What digestive benefits does this tea offer?

A. Hibiscus and lemon peel aid digestion and help soothe the stomach lining, while the green tea base promotes healthy metabolism. The blend’s natural fruit acids and flavonoids support gentle detoxification and nutrient absorption, making it an excellent post-meal beverage.

Q. Is there caffeine, and how strong is it?

A. Yes, it contains moderate caffeine (25–40 mg per cup) from the green tea base. This provides a gentle uplift without the jitters of black tea, suitable for any time of day.

Q. How should Indian Summer Green Tea be stored?

A. Store in an airtight, opaque container in a cool, dry place away from light and strong odors. Proper sealing after each use preserves the volatile fruit and floral aromas for up to 12 months.