A process for the manufacture of an infusible beverage product comprising hygroscopic fruit pieces the process comprising the steps of: a) providing plant material particles less than 1.5 mm in diameter and fruit pieces b) admixing the plant material particles and fruit pieces and then c) combining the plant material particles and fruit pieces with additional infusible beverage product ingredients is provided. An infusible beverage product comprising hygroscopic fruit pieces and plant material particles characterised in that the fruit pieces are less than 8 mm in diameter and the plant material particles are less than 1.5mm in diameter is also provided.
