Clipper

Smell 4/5: Tender citrus.

Flavour 3/5: Lemon/lime mingling with tender fennel flavour leading to long-lasting citrussy aftertaste.

 Colour 4/5: Bright green

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5min.

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Individually wrapped for freshness. The tea has a Soil Association symbol meaning it is organic as well as a leaf symbol on it which means it is approved by EU Agriculture. Additionally, it has the Certified Association symbol B.

It is a lovely light citrusy blend leading with a fresh zesty lemony character and a twist of lime, balanced with delicious, sweet aromatic fennel.

Contains nettle and fennel that stimulate the elimination function of the organism. Drink 2 – 3 cups a day as a part of a balanced varied diet and healthy lifestyle.

It is perfect to cleanse your body.

Key ingredients – Nettle (46%), Natural lemon flavouring (5%), Fennel (40%), Natural lime flavouring (2%).

Manufacturer's advice: Use 250ml hot water and let a tea bag soak in for 3 – 5 minutes.

Storage: Keep in a dry, cool place and away from strong flavours.

 Price: £2.50/20 bags

Price per bag: £0.13

Weight: 44g

Bags 5/5: Almost excellence in packaging tea bags. It has a beautiful light blue hatchet with a black cup, green leaves, lemon slices and a fennel plant along with the tea brand logo. It gives a short explanation of how to brew tea. The tea bag by itself has a fabric strap with a green tag at the end.

Package 5/5:  It is a lovely carton box in bright blue colour with a black cup on it which contains a green brew. There is a bird and a ladybird on it. Also, we can see a slice of lemon and fennel plant along with green leaves on the box. 

I so much enjoyed the cardboard texture of the box as it would be an old paper that has made this rough surface being kept for several years.

Purchased: Tesco Extra/Great Horton/Bradford/England

Manufacturer: Kallos Foods LTD.

Additional notes: The manufacturer has used paper, not foil to wrap up the tea bags, which might be not as effective in protecting aroma. Additionally, the hatchet is not as resistant to moisture.

I would like to agree that it has a zesty character. Only it is hard to distinguish whether it is lemon or lime character. It was very hard to detect fennel flavour. If it had not been mentioned in the manufacturer’s description then probably I would not have noticed it.

Here I was not too fond of that fennel flavour was so weak. I would update this recipe by adding more fennel.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 23/02/24

Smell 4/5: Specific,  it might be turmeric and finger smells together.

Flavour 5/5: Black pepper with ginger and hints of turmeric.

 Colour 5/5: Golden, cloudy

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5min.

Tried with (ml of water): 200

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Fabulous and fiery ginger with undertones of warming golden turmeric and a surprising twist of black pepper to make your tongue tingle. It is fresh,  warming and spicy – the perfect boost, no matter how you’re feeling.

The tea contains organically grown ingredients. Also, it has a Soil Association symbol meaning it is organic and a leaf symbol on it which means EU Agriculture approves it. Additionally, it has the Certified Association symbol B and teabags are individually wrapped for freshness.

Key ingredients – black pepper (1%), cinnamon, ginger root (65%), lemongrass, natural ginger flouring (2%), turmeric (12%),

Organically grown ingredients.

Manufacturer's advice: Use 250ml hot water and let a tea bag soak in for 3 – 5 minutes.

Storage: Keep in a dry, cool place.

 Price: £2.50/20 bags

Price per bag: £0.13

Price per kg (£): 69.45

Weight: 36g

Bags 5/5: Almost excellent in packaging tea bags. Tea bags are in orange colour with a black cup on it, yellow sun, black pepper leaves in orange colour (I think so) and ginger root in butter colour.

The tea bags have a string and a green tag at the end of it with a drawing of a white cap with leaves in it and the Clippers brand logo on the cup.

Package 5/5:  It is a lovely carton box in orange colour where is a black cup with orange drink in it. On the  cup is written the name of the tea and there is hanging a string with a tag out of the cup. On the tag is written how many tea bags are in the box. On the tea box we can see sun, gingerroot and, I assume, black pepper leaves.

Purchased: Tesco Extra/Great Horton/Bradford/England

Manufacturer: Kallos Foods LTD.

Additional notes: The manufacturer has used paper, not foil to wrap up the tea bags, which might be not as effective in protecting aroma. Additionally, the hatchet is not as resistant to moisture. It means, for me, that it is almost excellent in the bag packaging.

When I opened the box I could smell a strong ginger aroma.

I so much enjoyed the cardboard texture of the box as it would be an old paper that has made this rough surface being kept for several years.

It was not my favourite taste, but it deserved an award because it is so original and never experienced before.

I agree with the manufacturer 100% that it has amazing and burning ginger with undertones of turmeric and an unexpected twist of black pepper that makes your tongue sting.

Also, it could be a great morning tea for waking up.

Besides, it can be a great winter tea to heal cold and fever.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 08/05/24

Smell 5/5: Strong chamomile aroma

Flavour 4/5: Traditional chamomile flavour with tender lavender aftertaste.

 Colour 4/5: Golden

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5min.

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Individually wrapped for freshness. The tea contains organically grown ingredients. Also, it has a Soil Association symbol meaning it is organic as well as a leaf symbol on it which means it is approved by EU Agriculture. Additionally, it has the Certified Association symbol B.

It is a comforting and delicately fragrant infusion that balances the delicious floral taste of chamomile and lavender with the refreshing character of lemon balm.

Key ingredients – Chamomile (30%), Lavander (14%), Lemon balm (15%), Lemongrass, Fennel seed, Rosehip, Spearmint

Manufacturer's advice: Use 250ml hot water and let a tea bag soak in for 3 – 5 minutes.

Storage: Keep in a dry, cool place.

 Price: £2.50/20 bags

Price per bag: £0.13

Price per kg (£): 83.33

Weight: 30g

Bags 5/5: Almost excellent in packaging tea bags. It has a beautiful navy blue hatchet with a black cup and a light blue moon on it as well as a leaf symbol on it which means it is approved by EU Agriculture.

The tea bags have a string and a green tag at the end of it with a drawing of a white cap with leaves in it and the Clippers brand logo on the cup.

Package 5/5:  It is a lovely carton box in dark blue colour with a drawing of a pale blue moon, stars in the sky, blossoming lavender plants, a black cup on it with a bag in it that has attached a tag at the end of the string telling how many teabags the box has. Also, we can see the tea brand name on it and the name of the tea. Besides, the manufacturer has written on the front of the box that the tea is organic.

Purchased: Tesco Extra/Great Horton/Bradford/England

Manufacturer: Kallos Foods LTD.

Additional notes: The manufacturer has used paper, not foil to wrap up the tea bags, which might be not as effective in protecting aroma. Additionally, the hatchet is not as resistant to moisture. It means, for me, that it is almost excellent in the bag packaging.

I found that tea has spearmint and it made me do a little bit of research to understand it. An online search engine says that spearmint contains a compound called carvone, which gives it a subtle and sweet flavour. Unfortunately, I can agree partly with the manufacturer there was no hint of the refreshing character of lemon balm (in my understanding). On the other, it is a delicately fragrant infusion that balances the delicious floral taste of chamomile and lavender.

After opening the box I can feel a strong lavender aroma.

I tried the tea with 200ml hot water as my experience shows that acceding water over 200ml reduces the quality of enjoyment of the drinking.

I could not detect lemon balm, but I really enjoyed that unusual lavender aftertaste and my conclusion was, if you want the same taste tea with the same effect you should not buy necessary this tea. Buy unbranded chamomile tea and you will save a lot of money.

I so much enjoyed the cardboard texture of the box as it would be an old paper that has made this rough surface being kept for several years.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 25/04/24