Florapharm Exotic Dream Fruit Melange 100gr Infusion Blend

A loose-leaf infusion blend that releases a tropical pineapple aroma when steeped in freshly boiled water. The melange combines dried hibiscus blossoms, apple bits, raisins, rose hip peels and candied pineapple and papaya pieces, creating a layered fruit profile that evolves over the brewing time.

Infusion blends of this type rely on hot water to extract flavour, colour and soluble compounds from the dried botanicals. The water acts as a solvent, dissolving the aromatic oils and natural sugars present in the fruit and flower pieces. As the water temperature rises, the extraction rate increases, which is why freshly boiled water is used. The longer the leaves and fruit remain in contact with the water, the more intense the resulting infusion becomes, allowing the operator to adjust strength by timing the steep.

To prepare, measure one portion of the blend into a filter or infuser. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and fruit, ensuring all pieces are submerged. Allow the infusion to steep for 8 to 10 minutes, during which the water will turn a deep ruby colour and the pineapple notes will rise. Remove the filter or strain the liquid to serve. The blend is designed for a single steep, after which the botanicals have released most of their flavour.

The blend is packaged in a 100 g resealable pouch, allowing the contents to be portioned as needed while keeping the remaining leaves and fruit fresh. Each ingredient is dried and cut to a consistent size, ensuring even extraction and preventing clumping during the steep.

The specified infusion time of 8 to 10 minutes allows the candied fruit pieces to soften and release their sugars, balancing the tartness of the hibiscus and rose hip. The temperature mode of 100 °C ensures the water is hot enough to extract the full range of flavours without requiring additional heat sources or extended brewing.

Ingredients include hibiscus blossoms, apple bits, raisins, rose hip peels, candied pineapple bits (pineapple, sugar), candied papaya bits (papaya, sugar), multivitamins and cornflower blossoms. The multivitamins are added to enhance the nutritional profile of the infusion, while the cornflower blossoms contribute a mild floral note and visual appeal.

The product is categorised as an exotic fruit infusion blend, suitable for professional catering environments where loose-leaf teas and infusions are prepared in bulk or to order.