The Best Berry Tea in 2026: Top Blends to Try Now

Berry tea has become a real favorite for its lovely fruity taste, its gentle sweetness and a smell that just invites you in. Made with different berries, hibiscus and herbal concoctions, these teas are a perfect alternative to the usual black teas or green teas. And the best thing is that they're just what you need whether you're looking for a brew that's caffeine free, or just a little pick-me-up. The taste is great and the experience is pure comfort.

From loose-leaf teas to tea bags that are easy to use, the berry tea market has a lot of delicious hand-picked blends made with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, elderberries and other tasty berries. Now, blueberry teas in particular have become more popular for their rich, jam-like flavor which is just like having blueberry jam.

When it came to highlighting the best berry teas of 2026, we looked at customer reviews, how well the top sellers of each were doing, the quality of ingredients and how consistently good the flavor was. Each and every one of the teas we chose in this list is the kind of tea you'll want to drink over and over, whether you're a casual fan of tea or a proper tea enthusiast.

Whether you enjoy your tea hot in the evening or served over ice on a hot day, berry teas are perfect because it got the perfect balance of tartness, natural sweetness and a lovely, complex aroma. They're worth trying if you like a good cup of tea with many character.

Berry teas are a vibrant and aromatic alternative to traditional teas, combining fruit, herbal, and classic tea bases to create layered and nuanced flavors. Many berry blends use herbal tea bases such as rooibos, which provides a naturally caffeine-free foundation and a rich, slightly sweet aroma. Other blends pair berries with black tea or green tea leaves to create a gently stimulating, full-flavored cup.

The taste of berry tea can go from being tart to naturally sweet and the berries themselves add a depth and a fragrance that is truly appetizing. There are berry teas blended with other ingredients like hibiscus, rose hips, apple pieces and cornflower petals. All these extra ingredients add a little complexity to the brew. Loose-leaf options are the best, the full-bodied character and the richness make the flavors come alive in every cup.

Berry teas are versatile, so you can have a nice hot cup in the evening or a refreshing cold one in the summer. Mixed berry blends combine different types of berries and ingredients. They offer up different intricate flavors and a multi-layered taste experience - which is why tea lovers just can't get enough of it.

Berry teas are so much more than just a tasty cup of tea - they can actually be a meaningful addition for your overall lifestyle. They are full of antioxidants, vitamins and plant compounds, and can be a flavorful addition to your daily routine. Berries like blueberries and elderberries are especially rich in antioxidants, which are naturally occurring compounds found in foods.

Making a cup of berry tea a regular part of your day is a great way to add a little excitement to a healthy diet. And the best part is that most of them are naturally caffeine free, so you can enjoy them at any time of day. Served hot or cold, these teas manage to balance sweet and tart nicely, and the taste is as refreshing as it is delicious, making them an enjoyable choice for daily tea drinkers.

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Brand overview: Harney & Sons has been around for decades producing high-quality teas that bring together the best of European and American traditions. Their fruit teas are caffeine-free, visually appealing and consistently flavorful, making them well-loved by berry tea fans.

Flavor and experience: Goji Berry Fruit Tea blends tart goji berries with a hint of blueberry and raspberry. They add in some cornflower petals and rose hips to add a hint of something floral. The cup pours a vibrant red and the taste is a perfectly balanced, light and refreshing mix of sweet and tangy.

Brewing and Serving: Grab 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea (or 1 tea bag) and use it to make 8 oz of water that's heated up to 212F. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes. As the tea brews, it will turn to a pretty bright red hue with a fruity aroma. Enjoy it hot when you need a comforting cup, or chill it out for a refreshing iced tea with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness.

Brand overview: August Uncommon tea brings a German touch to their artfully blended teas. They're a brand that takes the idea of precision and combines it with a passion for unique, high-quality blends. All their teas are not only vegan and gluten-free but also thoroughly tested to make sure every cup is not only great tasting but safe to drink. Their Black Metallic blend is a great example of this. 

Flavor and experience: This is a premium black tea that's been combined with some interesting floral and berry flavors, all of which come together to create a refined and layered cup. This black tea opens with a subtle violet scent, which is then followed by a rich, ripe taste of elderberry and blackberry - its deep and full-bodied. There are some pretty noticeable tannins in the background that add a little smoky note to the whole blend. As you drink it, the floral and berry notes keep coming back, keeping things both elegant and calming. Adding a splash of milk improves the smoothness, and highlights some of the more subtle floral and fruit notes.

Brewing and Serving: When brewing the Black Metallic Violet Elderberry Black Tea, use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 8 oz (240 ml) of water. Heat the water up to 200-205°F (93-96°C) and let it steep between 3-4 minutes. As the tea infuses, it develops a deep, gorgeous red color, and an impressive aroma. You can drink it hot for a soothing, warming experience or you can put it in the fridge for a while and serve it iced. Either way, the flavors stay intact, and you get to enjoy the lovely floral and berry notes with a cold glass on a hot day.

Brand overview: Piper and Leaf brand is all about crafting their blends with love. They put their teas into muslin bags to keep the freshness and flavor in, and they prefer using sustainable methods to get the ingredients. Their teas are easy to approach and enjoy and their fruit-based tea have lovely, subtle herbal notes that add a little surprise.

Flavor and experience: The Lemon Berry Blush is a nice blend. The sweetness of the strawberries is perfectly balanced by a bright citrusy flavor from the lemongrass. The aroma is uplifting , and the tea itself is smooth. There are lovely subtle undertones in the background that add a bit of extra depth to the flavor without taking over.

Brewing and Serving: To prepare Lemon Berry Blush, use 1 muslin bag or 1 teaspoon of loose leaf for an 8 oz cup, and heat the water to 200°F (93°C). Let it steep for 3-4 minutes and you'll have a beautifully colored cup with a gorgeous fruity and citrusy scent. Drink it hot for a proper pick-me-up or chill it down to have a lovely cool tea that still have all the fruit and herbal flavors.

Brand overview: Beach House Teas does a great job of crafting loose leaf teas that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest. They combine wild, foraged, and organic ingredients in smoky blends that are all handcrafted to stay fresh, with great flavor and gives an immersive tea experience.

Flavor and experience: Beards Hollow is a mix of smoky Lapsang Souchong and earthy blackberry leaf, plus some aromatic juniper berries. When you open the tin, it has the same aroma as a coastal forest campfire on a cold night. And when you pour a cup, it reveals a deep crimson color with a hint of berry sweetness. The taste is full-bodied and smoky, but at the same time it's grounding - perfect for drinking a cup of tea when you need to slow down.

Brewing and Serving: To get the best out of Beards Hollow, use a teaspoon of loose leaf tea for every 8oz of water. Then, heat it up to between 200-212°F (93-100°C) before steeping it for 3-4 minutes. As you steep it, a rich, smoky flavor starts to come through, along with some gentle berry undertones. You can drink it hot and get the full immersive experience, or serve it iced to bring out the smokiness and the delicate fruitiness.

Brand overview: The Loose Leaf Tea Company goes out of its way to source their organic teas from all over the world, with a real focus on doing things in a way that is good for the planet and that delivers a consistently high quality. 

Flavor and experience: The Berry Berry blend is a mix of elderberry, currant and hibiscus that looks stunning and has a lovely aroma. Once you brew the Organic Berry Berry, you'll be drinking a bright red cup with a naturally sweet-tart taste. It's rose petal and strawberry leaf notes adds a subtle, gentle floral touch that balances everything out. It's a refreshing, well-balanced tea, and the fact there's no caffeine in it makes it a great choice for anyone wanting a nice cup of tea that's perfect for everyday life.

Brewing and Serving: To brew Organic Berry Berry, use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf per 8 oz (240 ml) of water, and heat it up to 200°F (93°C). Then, let it steep for 5-6 minutes. The longer you steep the tea, the brighter the red color will get and the sweeter-tart the flavor will be. You can enjoy it hot for a little comforting cup or iced for a lovely cooling drink.

Berry teas come in all shapes and sizes and can be enjoyed either hot or nice and cold. To get the most out of this tea, use about 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf per cup then let it steep in boiling water for anywhere between 3 to 5 minutes. 

But if you're brewing a fruit or herbal blend, you want to give it the full 4 or 5 to get the best out of it. Black tea based blends are a little different and you can steep it in a shorter time. Rooibos is another great option if you want a tea that's naturally caffeine free and still has a lot of flavor.

When you're serving berry teas, you can serve it straight up or add a bit of milk or honey if want a little sweetness. If you're making iced berry tea, that's a great way to beat the summer heat, and some of the berry blends can even be used to make a nice latte. You can also use fresh or dried fruit to infuse some extra flavor into your tea - just be sure to strain it out afterwards so it's not too chunky.

The thing to remember with berry teas is balance - you want the natural sweetness and tartness of the berries to come through without overpowering each other. So let the natural flavor of the berries shine trough and you should end up with a delicious cup that you'll enjoy.

Whether you like it hot, iced or as a latte, you can be sure that berry teas will always be an enjoyable and flavorful drink. Not only that, but they come in many flavors, from sweet to tangy, so you're likely to find one that suits your taste.

Berry teas are versatile too. You can try one as a hot cup on a chilly day or as an iced drink on a warm day and see which you like best. Plus they’re a great choice for daily enjoyment, giving you another reason to try out different berry tea flavors. You could say that sipping on a berry tea is a refreshing and enjoyable experience.

Explore our full range of berry teas in Taste of Tea and see which one you like best.

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