Harney & Sons Fruits d'Alsace Loose-Leaf Black Tea Tin, 4 oz — Apricot Cherry Plum, Dessert-Style

Fruits d'Alsace is a dessert-style loose-leaf black tea that blends Chinese black tea with apricot, cherry, and plum flavors for a fruity, aromatic cup.

Inspired by the fruit-forward cuisine of France’s Alsace region, this Harney & Sons tin contains 4 oz of flavored loose-leaf black tea finished with dried cherries. The blend offers a sweet, stone-fruit profile atop a full-bodied Chinese black tea base and is packaged in a decorative tin that brews roughly 30–40 cups. It contains naturally occurring caffeine and supports environmental work through Harney & Sons’ 1% for the Planet donations.

What flavor profile can I expect from this black tea?

Expect a pronounced stone-fruit character—apricot, cherry, and plum—layered over a robust Chinese black tea. The fruit flavors are bright and dessert-like without being cloying, and small pieces of dried cherry add natural fruit texture and aroma.

• Primary notes: apricot, cherry, plum
• Tea base: full-bodied Chinese black tea
• Finish: sweet, fruity, slightly jammy
• Additions in tin: visible dried cherry pieces

How should I brew Fruits d'Alsace for the best cup?

Use filtered water just off boil (about 200–212°F / 93–100°C) to bring out the tea’s bold base and fruit aromas. Steep the loose leaves for 3–5 minutes depending on your strength preference; shorter for a lighter fruit accent, longer for a richer, more dessert-like infusion.

• Tea amount: 1 teaspoon per 8 oz (adjust for taste)
• Water temperature: 200–212°F (near boiling)
• Steep time: 3–5 minutes
• Optional: enjoy plain or with a light touch of sweetener or milk

How much tea is in the tin and how many cups will it make?

The decorative tin holds 4 oz of loose-leaf tea, which typically yields between 30 and 40 eight-ounce cups depending on how heavily you measure. Because loose-leaf tea allows for flexible dosing, you can stretch or concentrate the yield by adjusting spoonfuls per cup.

• Net weight: 4 oz (approximately 113 g)
• Estimated yield: ~30–40 cups at standard teaspoon dosing
• Storage: reseal tin or transfer to airtight container to preserve aroma
• Portability: compact decorative tin ideal for countertop or travel

Is this tea caffeinated and are there sustainable aspects to the purchase?

Yes—this blend uses a Chinese black tea base, so it contains naturally occurring caffeine. Harney & Sons also contributes 1% of sales to environmental nonprofits, so purchasing supports sustainability-focused organizations.

• Caffeine: present (typical black tea levels)
• Ethos: 1% for the Planet donations from Harney & Sons
• Packaging: decorative tin protects freshness and aroma
• Use cases: daytime dessert tea or afternoon pick-me-up

Who is this for: Fruits d'Alsace is ideal for tea lovers who enjoy fruit-forward, dessert-style black teas and for anyone seeking a flavorful, aromatic cup that pairs well with pastries or stands alone as a sweet treat. It suits people who prefer loose-leaf brewing, appreciate attractive tins for countertop display or gifting, and those who like a caffeinated tea with a pronounced fruit character.

Ingredients

Black tea, apricot pieces, cherry pieces, apricot flavor, cherry flavor, plum flavor.