Cranberry Orange Black Tea

Bright orange and tart cranberry meet full-bodied black tea in a lively fruit blend that feels especially at home in autumn and around the holiday table.

The Experience

Cranberry Orange Black Tea brings together one of the season’s most familiar fruit pairings: the lively tartness of cranberry and the bright sweetness of orange.

The blend begins with a full-bodied black tea foundation, substantial enough to balance the fruit without disappearing beneath it. Cranberry pieces add dark berry character, while hibiscus reinforces the blend’s tart, vibrant personality. Orange pieces bring a sweeter citrus dimension, and natural cranberry and orange flavors round out the fruit character from aroma through finish.

The contrast is what makes this tea so satisfying. Cranberry is tart and vivid. Orange is bright and sweet. Black tea provides depth and structure. Together, they create a smooth, fruit-forward cup with enough body to satisfy a traditional black tea drinker while offering considerably more brightness.

Its flavors naturally evoke fall and winter—cranberry sauce on the Thanksgiving table, oranges tucked into holiday stockings, simmering citrus and fruit in a winter kitchen—but there is nothing that limits this tea to one season. Served over ice, that same cranberry-orange combination becomes wonderfully refreshing.

Tasting Notes

Top: Bright orange • Tart cranberry
Mid: Juicy red fruit • Full-bodied black tea
Finish: Smooth • Citrus • Lingering cranberry
Body: Full

Why You’ll Love It

• Classic cranberry-and-orange flavor combination
• Tart cranberry balanced by sweeter, brighter citrus
• Hibiscus adds vibrancy and reinforces the fruit character
• Full-bodied black tea keeps the blend substantial and tea-forward
• Naturally flavored
• Especially inviting during fall and the holidays
• Equally enjoyable hot or served as a bright fruit-forward iced tea

Ingredients & Style

Tea Type: Flavored Black Tea Blend
Style: Fruit-Flavored Black Tea
Ingredients: Black tea, cranberry pieces, hibiscus, orange pieces, natural cranberry and orange flavors
Caffeine: Yes
Body: Full

How to Brew

• 1 heaping teaspoon per 8 oz water
• 212°F water
• Steep 3-5 minutes

Enjoy hot for a richer cranberry-orange character, or brew slightly stronger and pour over ice for a refreshing fruit-forward iced tea.

Perfect For

Fall afternoons, Thanksgiving gatherings, Christmas tea, holiday brunches, fruit-forward iced tea, or anyone who enjoys a little tartness alongside the richness of black tea. Pair it with scones, shortbread, orange cake, cranberry bread, dark chocolate, or holiday pastries.

Cranberry & Orange: A Holiday Pairing

Cranberry and orange have become natural companions on American holiday tables. Cranberry brings the tartness. Orange brings fragrance and sweetness. Together, they appear in everything from cranberry-orange relish and breads to cakes, cookies, and seasonal drinks.

Cranberry Orange Black Tea takes that familiar pairing and gives it another foundation: black tea. The tea adds depth to the fruit, while hibiscus strengthens cranberry's lively tartness. Orange then lifts the entire cup with bright citrus character.

The result feels festive without relying on the cinnamon, cloves, and warming spices found in many holiday teas. That makes Cranberry Orange especially versatile. It can accompany Thanksgiving dessert, brighten a cold December afternoon, or return months later over a tall glass of ice. Tart cranberry. Bright orange. Full-bodied tea. A classic pairing that doesn't need to wait for the holidays.

Packaging: Our loose teas are sold by the ounce and packaged in food-grade resealable bags.

Explore Our Bright & Fruit-Forward Black Teas

From tart cranberry and citrus to juicy berries and stone fruit, discover how different fruits bring their own personality to black tea.

Cranberry Orange Black Tea (This Tea)
Tart cranberry • Bright orange • Vibrant fruit
→ Best for: those who enjoy a lively sweet-tart fruit tea, especially during fall and the holidays

Blackcurrant Berry Black Tea
Cassis • Dark berries • Delicate florals
→ Best for: those who prefer a darker, more sophisticated berry character

Blueberry Lemon Black Tea
Blueberry • Lemon • Fragrant citrus
→ Best for: a brighter berry-and-citrus combination that's especially refreshing over ice

Apricot Sun Black Tea
Ripe apricot • Warm stone fruit • Smooth black tea
→ Best for: those who prefer softer, sweeter fruit flavors with less tartness