Twinings

Smell 4/5:  Pineapple

Flavour (hot) 4/5: Tenderly sour aftertaste.

Flavour (cold) 4/5: Tenderly sweet with sour aftertaste.

 Colour 5/5: Golden/honey

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 minutes

Tea tested: 200ml hot water

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: It has zingy tropical notes and is best sipped chilled. Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple and 1 or 2 pineapple leaves. It is a pineapple flavoured infusion.

A few ingredients – Liquorice root, Natural pineapple flavouring with other natural flavourings (12%), Orange peel, Roasted chicory root, Rosehips, and White Hibiscus.

Manufacturer's advice: Pour 1L of freshly boiled water ino a heat-resistant pitcher. Add 5 teabags and allow the flavours to flourish.

Also, it is possible to infuse 1 teabag per 200ml of freshly boiled water for 3 minutes or longer for stronger, than remove. Allow to cool and refrigerate for later or enjoy hot if you prefer.

The tea is specially crafted to be brewed hot and enjoyed chilled.

Storage: Keep it in a cool and dry place.

Weight: 30g

 Price (£): 2.5/20bags

Price per bag (£): 0.13

Price per kg (£): 83.33

Bags 3/5: They are simple square-shaped bags put in a golden sachet

Package 4/5: It has a lovely design.

Purchased: Tesco/Buttersahaw/Bradford

Manufacturer: R Twining & Co Ltd.

Additional notes: Interestingly the manufacturer has not mentioned possible side effects of Liquorice root as it is an ingredient of the tea. Everyone needs to be aware that people suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure 140/90 mmHg or higher) should avoid excessive consumption of Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English).

When I opened the sachet I could smell a wonderful fruit aroma busting out of it.

When I tested hot brew, it was overall lovely. I did not have a slice of pineapple and pineapple leaves to add. Tea was enjoyable, indeed.

As I tested the tea being cold, I found is as tasty as hot only it was not such enjoyable. I prefer hot tea.

 Finally, I can agree with the manufacturer that the tea has zingy tropical notes. It was tea with its character.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 18/09/24

Smell 5/5: Strong peppermint, very fresh. 

Flavour 4/5: Gentle peppermint, leaving long-lasting freshness in aftertaste

 Colour 4/5: Dark amber

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 3 minutes

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: It is cool and invigorating, we’ve expertly created this peppermint infusion to help you feel refreshed and ready for the day with each sip. It is a classic and vibrant blend. All our herbs are gently steamed, and the process is gentle to protect their delicate taste. The peppermint is imported but blended and packed in Hampshire. It contains 4 calories per cup and it is sugar-free.

Manufacturer's advice: Use one bag per person, pour on boiling water and infuse for 2 – 3 minutes. Leave for a little longer if you prefer a stronger taste. Based on an infusion brewed with 200ml water for 3 minutes.

Storage: -

 Price /5: -

Price per bag 3/5:

Weight: 40g

Bags /5: They are simple square-shaped bags

Package 3/5:  It is a nice yellow box with a drawing of trees, a man and kites on its front along with the brand logo and the tea name.

Purchased: Doncaster/England

Manufacturer: R Twining & Co Ltd.

Additional notes: I followed the manufacturer’s advice and brewed the tea with 200ml hot water for 3 minutes. I would agree with the manufacturer that it is a classic tea, but whether it is a vibrant tea, I am not sure. Though, I am sure that this brew can make you fresh in the morning as the manufacturer states.

Acknowledgement: Thank to my friend/ex-classmate, Raivis Odiņš, for donating this tea to my tea collection.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 12/02/24

Smell 5/5: Strong peppermint

Flavour 4/5: Mild peppermint with a long-lasting aftertaste of Zinc leaving dryness in the mouth.

 Colour 5/5: Golden

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 minutes

Tea tested: 200ml hot water

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Peppermint-flavoured herbal infusion with spiced green tea, nettle and Zinc. So, lightly spiced green tea gets a lift with fresh-tasting peppermint while nettle adds a subtle depth of flavour, all blended with a hint of sweetness for a clean-tasting, invigorated cup.

It is suitable for vegans.

Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism.

Peppermint is a bright and uplifting herb that is much loved due to its invigorating and refreshing taste.

Our crisp green leaves of green tea start their journey in dew, misty gardens and are gently pan-fired to create a delicious taste.

Nettle has a smooth and subtle taste and was traditionally forged as one of the earliest wild greens. It is a popular and versatile herb that is widely used in food and drinks.

A few ingredients – Cinnamon bark (3%), Ginger root (5%), Green tea (36%), natural peppermint flavouring (5) nettle (8%), peppermint (36%), zinc.

Manufacturer's advice: Simply use freshly boiled water and infuse the bag for at least 3 minutes. Give a tea bag a few little stirs and a gentle squeeze to release the flavour before removing it from the cup.

Storage: -

 Price per cup (£): 2, -

Price per kg (£): 40,-

Pack weight: 40g

Bags 3/5: They are simple square-shaped bags.

Package 3/5:  It is a pale box with an image of a peppermint plant, green tea leaves, nettle and a slice of ginger on it. The benefits of Zinc are highly advertised in a circle. Also, we can see the tea brand and the name of the tea. On the right lower corner is written how many tea bags are in the box.

Purchased: Josef’s K café/Bradford

Manufacturer: R Twining & Co Ltd.

Additional notes: I found there an unreckonable flavour in the taste and assume it might be Nettle. Also, this tea is spiced indeed as peppermint was a dominant overlapping flavour of green tea.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 25/04/24

Smell 4/5:  Sweet, floury, dry straws

Flavour 4/5: Gently sour, leaving gentle spiciness in the aftertaste. After a while when I finished drinking, I could sense pleasant sweetness.

 Colour 4/5: Bright amber

Tested (ml): 200 hot water

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 3 minutes

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags/Herbal

Manufacturer's description: Getting a full night’s sleep is the inspiration behind the carefully crafted Sleep blend. This delicious blend combining camomile, passionflower, apple and vanilla flavourings is smooth and warming, making it the perfect part of a bedtime routine. Take your last sip and sink your head into a soft pillow.

This is a smooth and serene blend. The apple and vanilla flavourings and the camomile bring a touch of comforting sweetness, with a dash of cinnamon reminiscent of apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

Passion flowers are enjoyed for their beauty. They are exotic-looking plants with bright purple flowers. Passion flowers are wildly grown and traditionally used to support normal sleep.

Vanilla is a wildly used flavour that comes from little pods containing black seeds. The flavour is smooth and sweet.

Camomile is a pretty, daisy-like flower which creates a delicate golden infusion with a slightly sweet, floral taste. A perfect, smooth-tasting flavour to help you wind down at the end of a long day.

Ingredients – Apple pieces (15%), Camomile (14%), Cardamom (4%),  Cinnamon bark (14%), Cloves (6%), Natural apple flavouring with other natural flavourings (10%), Natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings (4%), Passionflower (35%).

Manufacturer's advice: Simply use freshly boiled water and infuse the bag for at least 3 minutes. Give the tea bag a few little stirs and a gentle squeeze to release the flavour before removing it from the cap.

Enjoy 3 cups a day as a part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place.

Wight (g): 30

Price (£): 3.50/20bags

Price per bag (£): 0.18

Price per 1kg (£): 116.67

Bags: Putting every single bag into a processed paper sachet is an excellent performance.

Package 4/5: Likable with purple passionflowers, a slice of apple and camomile on it. 

Purchased: Tesco/Buttershaw/Bradford/England

Manufacturer: R. Twinings Co Ltd

Additional notes: Aroma is vivid and specific. During the tasting, I could detect a flavour I could not recognise. It was unpleasant or pleasant. I could suggest after a longer tasting that the unusual flavour could be caused by cardamom.

Overall, it was not a bad tea. Whether it is a perfect companion before bedtime, I do not know. Maybe it is great tea before going to sleep, if we look from an ingredient point of view. Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 11/12/24

Smell 4/5: Gentle Turmeric aroma 

Flavour 5/5: Mild turmeric with tender sweetness

 Colour 5/5: Golden

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 minutes

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Orange-flavoured infusion with turmeric and star anise.

Star anise brings a smooth gentle spice which combined with earthy turmeric and delicious, juicy orange creates a well-rounded, smooth and warming blend.

Some ingredients – Turmeric (45%), star anise (10%), Orange peel (5%), natural orange flavouring with other natural flavourings (5%), Lemon grass, and liquorice root.

Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma. It’s perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten. It is a member of the ginger family, and the roots are cultivated and dried to produce an aromatic spice with an intense golden appearance.

Orange is juicy fresh tasting and aromatic – the unmistakably sweet orange is used in a wide variety of products all over the world.

Star anise is a brown woody star-shaped fruit, widely used in South Asian cooking with rich aniseed aroma and flavour.

Manufacturer's advice: Simply use freshly boiled water and infuse the bag for at least 3 minutes. Give the tea bag a few little stirs and a gentle squeeze to release the flavour before removing it from the cap.

Use one bag per person, pour on boiling water and infuse for 2 – 3 minutes. Leave for a little longer if you prefer a stronger taste. Based on an infusion brewed with 200ml water for 3 minutes.

Storage: -

 Price (£): 2,-/per bag

Number of bags in a box: 20

Weight: 40g

Bags 5/5: They are nice bags with a yellow tag attached to the string

Package 3/5:  It is a nice very bright purple box with Star Anise, turmeric root and a slice of orange on it. The front of the box informs us of the name of the tea, brand and how many tea bags it has. We can see that tea bags have been displayed with a little string and a tag at the end of it. Design-wise it is a lovely, nicely represented tea,

Purchased: Josef’s K Café/Bradford/England

Manufacturer: R Twining & Co Ltd.

Additional notes: It made me pay attention that tea contains liquorice root, so it means that people suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure 140/90 mmHg or higher) should avoid excessive consumption. I was surprised that the manufacturer has not mentioned this fact on the package to make the consumer aware of this possibility.

Also, it made me wonder about this explanation - …other natural flavourings. It made me not clear but more confused. It seemed that manufacturing was in a rush to complete the sentence or could not be asked to go into more detail about the ingredients.

I used 200ml of hot water as the manufacturer recommends, but infused for longer than 3 minutes.

I would like to agree with the manufacturer that the tea is a well-rounded, smooth and warming blend. I did not expect anything like this.

Tested: Josef’s K Café/ Bradford/England

 Date: 15/04/24