Category: Tannins

While black tea from the *Camellia sinensis* plant is known for its high tannin concentration, the tannin content in herbal teas, or tisanes, varies dramatically depending on the specific plant used. Among herbal options, cranberry and nettle teas consistently demonstrate higher levels of these compounds compared to many other infusions. This guide explores which herbal teas have the most tannins and how to best enjoy them.

Unripe green apples can contain over ten times more condensed tannins than ripe ones, a fact that highlights the significant variability in apple composition. This difference is key to understanding which apple has the most tannins, as dedicated cider and crabapple varieties consistently contain far more than common eating apples.