Passion Fruit Iced Tea starts with black tea, marigold petals and natural flavouring, and the cup leans tropical: think passion fruit and citrus over a black tea base, with a coffee-like depth underneath the fruit. The tasting profile runs fruity and bright — passion fruit and lemon up front, tropical fruit and citrus threading through, settling into that coffee note on the finish. It is packed to order as loose leaf by The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company.
Brew it hot first: two teaspoons per person in a filter or infuser, boiling water poured just over the leaves, and a steep of three to five minutes for the best flavour. From there it becomes iced tea rather than a quick shortcut — let it cool in the fridge, covered, for about an hour, then top up with cold water and ice before serving. Sugar is the popular way to serve it, though a slice of lemon works too, and it holds up fine served black if you'd rather skip both.
A standard serving comes in at no more than two calories, and the tea itself carries a modest 45mg of caffeine — enough for a lift without tipping into a strong dose. It also carries small amounts of B vitamins (B-2, B-5, B-9), vitamin D, and minerals including iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and sodium, along with theaflavin and thearubigin, the compounds black tea develops during oxidation. As with any caffeinated tea, those who are pregnant should keep an eye on total intake across the day rather than treating it as caffeine-free.