1 Tasting Note
I bought this tea as it appeared to be a healthy alternative to black tea with milk.
However when I read the packet and realised it contained 8% flavourings I checked several websites but couldn’t find out what the flavourings were.
I wrote to Twinings and this is their reply:
This particular product contains 4 separate artificial flavourings which make up the 8% flavourings stated on the packet. I realise this percentage may appear high, but when developing the products we have to take into account that each tea bag contains only 2g of the blend, which is then diluted by approximately 100 times (i.e. 200ml) by water. You are right, it is likely that the ingredients of the 8% flavourings give the tea a strong aroma.
The flavouring materials used are the intellectual property of our suppliers, so the specific recipe that makes up the 8% flavouring is confidential to them. However, if there is a certain ingredient you would like to avoid please let me know and I can try and get more details for you.
So the warning is don’t drink this tea if you don’t want a dose of unknown artificial flavourings. Unfortunately if you are concerned about your health the best place for this tea is in the bin.
Flavors: Artificial, Berry
