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Fruit Tea’s Rise in China: From Local Specialty to Trend

From regional traditions to national chains, fruit tea scaled in China through standardization and seasonal clarity—playbook lessons for U.S. cafés.
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Roots of Chinese Fruit Tea: Osmanthus and Fruit Blends

From osmanthus-green to lychee-black, Chinese roots show how fruit accents can amplify tea rather than cover it—now a U.S. iced favorite.
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How Fruit Tea Went East to West: Culture and Taste

Fruit tea moved East to West by pairing Chinese blending logic with Japanese citrus cues and India/UK structure, then adopting U.S. iced formats.
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Origins of Fruit Tea: From Tradition to Modern Drink

Fruit tea grew from Chinese home blends to modern café staples, balancing tea structure with bright seasonal fruit for U.S. iced formats.