Behind the name is a black tea base carrying blueberry flavouring, not an herbal infusion, despite what "blueberry" might suggest. That matters for how it drinks: black tea leaves go through fuller processing than green or white, and that processing is what gives this blend real caffeine, roughly 45mg per serving, enough for a proper morning cup rather than a fruity afterthought at the end of the day.
In the cup, it leans fruity and malty at once. The blueberry comes through alongside citrus notes, lemon and lime in particular, sitting on top of a roasted, almost coffee-like base note that is typical of black tea. Sweet overtones carry through the middle, and the finish is clean and refreshing rather than heavy, which keeps the whole thing from tipping into dessert territory rather than settling into one simple note.
Brewing is straightforward: use freshly boiled water at 100°C and let the leaves steep for three to five minutes to pull the full range of flavour out of the leaf. Served black, the malt and roast notes stand out most, closer to a standard breakfast tea with fruit layered on top. Add a slice of lemon or lime instead and the citrus side of the blend moves to the front, which suits it well as an afternoon cup rather than strictly a morning one.
Blueberries have a longstanding reputation for antioxidant content, and some early research has looked at whether blueberry tea specifically might support blood sugar control or aid weight management as part of a broader diet. That evidence is preliminary at best, drawn from small studies rather than settled science, and worth treating as a point of interest rather than a reason to reach for this over any other black tea.
