Bael Fruit Tea | Caffeine-Free Thai Botanical Infusion

Pour yourself a cup of warm amber comfort. Bael fruit tea, known in Thailand as matoom (Aegle marmelos, also called stone apple, wood apple, golden apple or Bengal quince), is a caffeine-free fruit tisane made from sun-dried bael fruit slices. Because it contains no Camellia sinensis tea leaf, it brews into a naturally sweet, woody, caramel-like amber cup without a trace of caffeine.

Crafted around one honest ingredient and nothing else, our bael fruit tea is fully transparent: 100% dried bael fruit (matoom) slices, sourced in Thailand, with no added sweeteners, flavourings or fillers. It is sold by THAITEAS LTD, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16870792), with free tracked worldwide shipping on orders over $45 and 30-day returns on unopened retail orders.

Why Choose Bael Fruit Tea

• Caffeine-free by nature — a real fruit tisane with no tea leaf, so it is caffeine-free naturally and suits anytime sipping, hot or iced.
• One honest ingredient — just 100% dried bael fruit (matoom) slices, with no added sweeteners, flavourings or fillers, and full transparency on what is in the bag.
• Naturally sweet, woody, caramel-like flavour — a mellow, honeyed character that needs little or no added sweetener.
• Whole loose slices — sun-dried matoom slices sold by weight, from a 50g pouch up to a 1000g stock-up.
• Trusted seller, easy ordering — UK-registered THAITEAS LTD, free tracked worldwide shipping on orders over $45 and 30-day returns on unopened orders.

Taste and Experience

Pour just-off-the-boil water over the dried bael slices and the cup slowly deepens to a clear, warm amber-caramel colour. The aroma is gently toasty and honeyed, with a woody, fruity warmth. On the palate, bael fruit tea is naturally sweet and full-bodied, with a smooth, mellow, caramel-like depth and a soft woody finish. A longer steep draws out deeper woody sweetness, while a shorter one keeps it light and amber-bright. Served hot it is comforting and aromatic; brewed at double strength and poured over ice it turns crisp and refreshingly fruity, an easy-drinking amber glass for warm afternoons.

How to Brew Bael Fruit Tea

1. Measure: use roughly 1-2 slices (about 5-10g) per 250-300ml of water.
2. Steep: heat water to 90-100°C (just off the boil) and steep or gently simmer the slices for 5-10 minutes, until the cup turns a warm amber-caramel colour. A longer steep deepens the woody sweetness.
3. Serve: enjoy hot as it is — it is naturally sweet, so little or no added sweetener is needed — or brew at double strength and pour over ice for a chilled amber infusion.

Tasting Notes

• Flavour: naturally sweet, woody and caramel-like, with a mellow honeyed fruitiness
• Aroma: gently toasty and honeyed, warm and aromatic
• Colour: a clear, warm amber-caramel infusion
• Body: smooth, full-bodied and rounded, comforting hot or crisp over ice

Choosing Your Size

Bael fruit tea comes in a wide range of sizes, all the same whole dried matoom slices sold loose by weight, with prices from $23.90 up to $378.00. Brew in a pot or strainer and adjust the strength to taste. The 50g pouch is ideal for a first try, while the larger 500g and 1000g packs lower your effective cost per cup, so if bael fruit tea becomes a regular pour, a bigger pack is the better value. Select your preferred size above and add it to your cart to get started.

Origin

The dried bael fruit (matoom) slices in this tea are sourced in Thailand. It is sold by THAITEAS LTD, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16870792), with free tracked worldwide delivery and an estimated delivery window shown at checkout. For full details, see our Shipping Policy and Shipment Tracking pages.

Questions, Answered

Is bael fruit tea really caffeine-free?

Yes. Bael fruit tea (matoom) is a genuine fruit tisane made only from dried bael fruit slices, with no Camellia sinensis (no green, black or oolong leaf), so it contains no caffeine naturally and can be enjoyed anytime, hot or iced.

What does bael fruit tea taste like?

It is naturally sweet, woody and caramel-like, with a mellow, honeyed, gently toasty character and a smooth, full-bodied, fruity finish. It brews into a clear, warm amber cup.

What is matoom, and what else is bael fruit called?

Matoom is the Thai name for bael fruit (Aegle marmelos). In English it is also known as stone apple, wood apple, golden apple or Bengal quince; the brewed drink is sometimes called nam matoom.

What sizes does it come in?

Whole dried bael fruit slices, sold loose by weight in 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 250g, 300g, 500g and 1000g sizes.

How do I brew it?

Use about 1-2 loose slices (5-10g) per 250-300ml. Steep in 90-100°C water for 5-10 minutes until the cup turns warm amber. Serve hot, or brew at double strength over ice.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes run from a 50g pouch up to 1000g. The larger 500g and 1000g packs lower the cost per cup, so pick a bigger pack if you sip bael fruit tea often.

How should I store it and how is it shipped?

Keep the dried slices in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, sealed in their packaging or an airtight container to preserve the woody, caramel-like aroma. Orders over $45 ship with free tracked worldwide delivery, with the estimated window shown at checkout.