Twinings

A straightforward, sweet lemon perfectly mixed with a smooth, non-biting ginger. Especially suited for patio/pool days. A little umbrella embellishment is optional :)
Really lovely and refreshing, easily my favourite from the ones in this line that I’ve tried so far.
This would be great made with sparkling water, making it even more extra-special!

Other reviewers have noted that this is not a very strong chai. While I would agree with them, I actually think a more mild chai isn’t a bad thing to have on hand. It is not flavorless – the vanilla and chai spices are certainly detectable. It is, however, more gentle and less intense than many other chais I’ve had. This morning, I’m sipping it after coffee and it’s perfectly cozy on a very cold November day. Purchase/drink if the idea of a “soft” chai appeals to you, and avoid if you like a more “in your face” chai.

The mandarin scent is really quite strong! It’s often difficult to find food and drink that differentiates between mandarin and orange but this does it well.

Sometimes I just feel like a nice, fruity cold drink without drinking pop or juice. This cold infuse is good for that purpose and when I am craving sugar, it fits the bill without making me feel guilty about consuming it because it isn’t terribly unhealthy or full of a lot of empty calories.
This is the second variety that I’ve tried in the line-up and even though I did enjoy it, it is weaker in the flavour department than the Mango & Passionfruit one. I would describe the taste as rather diluted but the mild strawberry and lemon flavour are still juicy and sweet enough.

This is the second of the three Camomile-Honey-Vanilla teas I’m comparing tonight. (The others are Ahmad and Celestial Seasonings.) I brewed each at the same time, individual cups, poured quickly, consecutively, one bag to one cup.
This, the Twinings, was the middle one in color and strength. Of the three, I have to say I like the perfume of this one the best. The accent is on the camomile, not the honey, so it has a more delicate, perfumy quality, which I like. The honey and vanilla are there as pleasant undertones in the background, but not vying for attention.
This one, too, is a bit weaker than I’d like, but not disappointing. It seems delicate rather than outright watery.
At night I like to mix the flavor of this combo with white tea, for a perfect night time blend.
This is not as robust as the Celestial Seasonings, but it is a lovely blend, and I like it.

A great, classic rooibos that pairs wonderfully with lemon honey.

My mother-in-law is the type of person who will save vintage tea sets, antique martini shakers and ancient appliances. Looking for some tea for breakfast at her house, I found this tea. I took a photo of it because the copy on the tea bag was incredible. I brewed it and was certain that it would be stale because I was certain it was old – but it was lovely. It was full-bodied, dark and a little smokey, not as malty as I usually like for a breakfast tea but totally drinkable.

I picked this up as a stocking stuffer for myself and others at Christmas. I thought it wouldn’t be the most fragrant tea ever, but Twinings makes solid black teas, so I shouldn’t be disappointed.

But I was. This tea was so bland. It is so flavourless. It is so forgettable. All of the flavour notes? I could barely taste anything other than some faint orange flavour. It is not worth the price and there are plenty of other orange/spice/cinnamon teas that are far superior and cheaper.

This is one of my go-to teas. I grew up with my Grandpa and Mother teaching me to drink black tea with lemon and sugar, so that’s how I prefer it. But tonight I’m drinking it black, to taste the tea itself. When it comes to a plain, satisfying black tea, Twinings Irish Breakfast is strong without being overwhelming, and it stands up nicely to whatever one chooses to put into it.
Tonight I’m comparing it to its sister, Twinings Irish Breakfast Decaf. Tastewise, this one is definitely fuller, deeper, and more complete. This is hardly surprising, since caffeine by itself is naturally bitter. So there are bound to be flavor notes in this regular cup that are missing in the decaffeinated version.
So grab this one in the morning, when that caffeine jolt is needed, with a thicker mouthfeel for a brisk beginning to your day. At night, you can still have that flavor, but in a more delicate fashion, when you’re trying to rest before bed. I usually make a pot of half & half. It’s the best of both worlds!

I’m testing this plain, no sugar, no lemon, so that I can just describe the tea itself. Twinings Irish Breakfast Decaf is one I always keep in my cupboard. I generally drink tea at night, so I need to watch my caffeine intake. I’m taste testing this against Twinings regular Irish Breakfast tonight.
Obviously, the Decaf is not as strong as the regular. There’s still a note of depth, but it’s far in the background when compared to regular Irish Breakfast. And that’s fine for evenings when one wants a nice cuppa that hits the spot, but isn’t going to make one twitchy when trying to fall asleep.
It’s not as strong in flavor or in depth of"oomph" as Irish Breakfast original. But it serves very well in a blend with herbal or even rooibos teas, when a deeper note is needed, but without a lot of caffeine. I usually make a pot of half this and half regular. I get to enjoy the depth of the original, with the lightness provided by this decaf. It’s a good balance.