Melon tea Calories

Melon tea tastes like brewed tea with a mild, sweet-smelling melon note. Its flavor depends on the tea base: black tea is fuller and more robust, while green tea usually gives the melon a lighter backdrop.

Steep black or green tea, then add ripe melon pieces while it is still warm. Let the fruit infuse briefly and strain before serving; muddling a few pieces gives the tea a more noticeable fresh-melon flavor.

Yes, melon tea works well iced. Brew the tea, let it cool, then pour it over ice and add melon pieces. Cooling it before serving keeps the ice from diluting the tea as quickly.

Not always. Some melon teas use fresh or dried melon, while others get their flavor from added flavoring. If you want fruit in the drink, steep fresh melon pieces in brewed tea rather than relying on the name alone.

Yes, melon tea made with black or green tea contains caffeine. The melon flavor does not remove it, and the amount varies with the tea used and how it is brewed.

Yes, green tea makes a good base for melon tea. Its lighter taste lets the fruit flavor come through, while black tea gives the drink a stronger tea character; either can be served hot or iced.

Melon tea does not need sweetener, though you can add some if you prefer a sweeter drink. Try it with ripe melon first, since the fruit can add a naturally sweet aroma without making the tea taste sugary.

Melon tea made with regular black or green tea may interfere with sleep because it contains caffeine. If you are sensitive to caffeine, choose a caffeine-free base or have it earlier in the day.

Melon tea pairs well with lightly flavored baked goods, such as plain cake or shortbread, which do not overwhelm its fruity aroma. Iced melon tea also goes nicely with fresh fruit as a light snack.