Hibiscus Strawberry Lemongrass Mix Tea

Hibiscus, strawberry and lemongrass

Three ingredients: dried hibiscus for colour and tartness, dried strawberry pieces for fruit and a little sweetness, and lemongrass for a fresh, lemony finish. It brews a deep pink-red and tastes like a fruit tea should, sharp and juicy rather than perfumed.

It is caffeine-free. Brew one to two teaspoons in boiling water for five to seven minutes, then taste before you sweeten; the strawberry does some of that work already. Hot, it is a good winter fruit tea. Cold, it is the tea most people in the range reach for in summer.

For iced tea, brew it strong, chill it, and pour it over ice with a slice of lemon or a few mint leaves. It also cold-brews well: a heaped tablespoon in a litre of cold water overnight in the fridge.