# Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g

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**Brand:** Lipton
**Price:** £7.50 GBP
**Servings:** 20 cups
**Price per cup:** 37.50p
**Caffeine:** Medium
**Brew temperature:** 95C
**Brew time:** 3-5 min
**GTIN:** 5063270109809
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## Summary

Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g is the orange citrus black tea from Lipton's UK range, using natural orange oil from Spanish orange groves in the Valencia region where the world's finest sweet oranges grow. The 20-bag carton at a fair per cup price for British households who want country specific authentic flavour at a mainstream price point. Hand picked into the curator selection at Teas.co.uk alongside the Lipton range.The blend uses Rainforest Alliance certified black tea base with the country specific flavour layered on top. Drop one bag into a 250ml mug, top with hot water at 95-100°C, steep for 3-4 minutes, the a bright sweet citrus cup cup arrives in five minutes from kettle.The 20-bag carton produces 20 cups, working out at roughly £0.10 per cup at the current retail price. Outer cardboard carton fully kerbside recyclable and the tea bags are plant based PLA mesh. Inner foil pouch recyclable through supermarket soft plastic collection points across the UK.Texture is a bright sweet citrus cup with the characteristic black tea body. Cup pours a deep amber orange colour. Approximately 40-50mg of caffeine per cup. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free. Authentic country of origin flavour story rather than anonymous blended fruit teas in the supermarket category. Stocked at Teas.co.uk for British households. Hand picked into the curator selection at Teas.co.uk for British households.Curator rating 4.6 out of 5, the Spanish Orange variant in the Lipton range. Best brewed at the temperature noted above for the recommended steep time. 20 plant based PLA bags, Rainforest Alliance certified, Lipton Teas and Infusions UK, recyclable packaging, authentic country of origin flavour. Pairs with orange drizzle cake or panettone. Hand picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection.

## Description

Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange is a refined essential for the modern consumer seeking a sensory rich alternative to high calorie sugary drinks. Unlike basic citrus blends that can taste thin or artificial this infusion is structured to address the requirement for a robust traditional cup through a complex botanical matrix of premium black tea and natural Spanish orange zest.

If you enjoy the fruity vibrancy of hyson pineapple tea but want a warmer citrus hit these Lipton pyramid tea bags take that same approachable quality and put it into a bold format you can enjoy at home or as a reliable office staple.

To experience the full lifestyle feel this indulgentLipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange pairs nicely with a traditional honey swirl or as a refreshing smooth cold iced brew. Whether you are relaxing at home or need a consistent vitality boost during a busy day in 2026.
How Does Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange Taste?

 Orange Zest: ●●●●● (5/5) Bright and sweet Spanish citrus top notes that immediately refresh the palate.
 Tea Robustness: ●●●●○ (4/5) High quality black tea base providing earthy rich characters and a sturdy foundation.
 Aromatic Body: ●●●●○ (4/5) Substantial mouthfeel that carries the fruit oils effectively without bitterness.
 Clean Finish: ●●●●● (5/5) Exceptionally clean aftertaste with no soapy bitterness or chemical notes.

Teas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.8/5, Our expert verdict.
The Story Behind the Lipton Brand
Lipton has been a global leader in tea culture for over a century and continues to innovate with sustainable practices.

 Innovation Pioneers: Known for introducing the pyramid bag design Lipton allows for better water flow and leaf expansion during brewing.
 Citrus Expertise: This specific blend uses oranges sourced from Spain to ensure the most authentic and sweet citrus profile possible.
 Master Blenders: Developed by experts who ensure that one hundred percent of the tea is Rainforest Alliance Certified supporting both people and planet.

Lipton Commitment To The Planet
Lipton is a pioneer in sustainable tea production ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment.

 Sustainably Sourced: Every leaf in this box comes from Rainforest Alliance Certified plantations.
 Pyramid Technology: The bags are designed to maximise infusion efficiency reducing the need for multiple bags per cup.
 Worker Welfare: Lipton works to ensure fair wages and safe working conditions for tea growers across the globe.

How Does Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange Compare to:

 Twinings Orange: Lipton offers a more modern pyramid bag design that provides a faster and more intense fruit infusion.
 Hyson Tea Bags: While hyson offers premium green options Lipton provides the robust black tea base needed for a true citrus brew.
 Store Brands: Lipton distinguishes itself through its specific use of Spanish oranges and one hundred percent Rainforest Alliance certification.


Brewing The Perfect Cup of Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g

Water temperature: 100°C, just boiled water is essential for full extraction of theaflavins and thearubigins.
Measure: One bag per 200ml of water for a standard cup; use 2 bags in 300ml if you want builder strength.
Steep: 3 to 5 minutes; longer for a stronger, milkier cup, shorter for a lighter pour.
Service: Add a splash of full fat milk and stir; sugar to taste. The tannins are balanced by the milk casein, which is why British tea is almost always drunk with milk.
Iced version: Brew 4 bags strong in 500ml, dissolve 4 tablespoons of caster sugar in the warm tea, cool, dilute with 500ml of cold water and the juice of 2 lemons.
Caffeine note: Roughly 40 to 50mg per cup, around half a filter coffee. Avoid after 3pm if you are caffeine sensitive.
Best with: a full English breakfast, toast and marmalade, fruit cake, scones with cream.

Safety & Dietary Notes
Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g is a single ingredient infusion; safety points below cover the caffeine status, allergen status and nutritional profile of this specific blend.

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 Dietary Status: Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free diets. Sugar free and calorie free.
 Caffeine: Contains caffeine; expect roughly 40 to 50mg per cup, around half a filter coffee. Avoid after 3pm if you are caffeine sensitive.
 Allergens: No declared major allergens in the dry leaves. May reduce iron absorption if drunk with meals; leave 30 minutes between cup and meal if you are iron deficient.
 Nutrient Note: Rich in theaflavins and thearubigins from the fully oxidised leaf; these are the compounds responsible for the brisk, coppery character of a good cup.
 Sustainability: Sourced from named gardens in India (Assam, Darjeeling), Sri Lanka or Kenya; bags are plant based and home compostable where labelled.
 Shelf Life: See best before date printed on the pack; product remains safe past that date but loses aromatic strength. Store somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight in an airtight container.

## Product Questions

🍵 How do I brew Lipton Spanish Orange?Drop one bag into a 250ml mug, top with water at 95-100°C, steep for 3-4 minutes. Drink plain to appreciate the orange citrus, optional milk for black tea variants or honey for any.🧊 What's in the bag?Rainforest Alliance certified black tea base with natural Spanish Orange flavour. using natural orange oil from Spanish orange groves in the Valencia region where the world's finest sweet oranges grow. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free.⚡ Is it caffeinated?40-50mg per cup. Suitable for morning and afternoon drinking.🌱 What's the country of origin story?Lipton anchors each European blend in the country where the dominant ingredient is sourced. using natural orange oil from Spanish orange groves in the Valencia region where the world's finest sweet oranges grow This supports country specific agricultural communities and gives the cup an authentic geographic story.📦 Is it Rainforest Alliance certified?Yes, the black tea base is Rainforest Alliance certified, supporting biodiversity protection and fair wages for tea growers.☕ Plant based bags?Yes, all Lipton tea bags are plant based PLA mesh, home compostable, with zero polypropylene synthetic plastic sealants.♻️ Is it vegan?Yes, fully vegan. The blend contains only plant based ingredients.🌿 Iced?Yes. Brew two bags strong in 200ml hot water, cool, top with cold water and ice. The black tea base holds up to ice well.🥥 Packaging recyclable?Outer cardboard carton fully kerbside recyclable. Inner foil pouch through supermarket soft plastic collection. Tea bags home compostable plant based PLA.🌍 Shelf life?Approximately 24 months from manufacture. Best within 4 months of opening for peak flavour, particularly the volatile aromatics.🏷️ How does it compare to other Lipton fruit teas?The Lipton European country specific range each anchors in a different country and ingredient. Spanish Orange is the orange citrus variant. Pick by flavour preference rather than function.🌾 Can I add milk?Yes for the British milk tea cup, though many drink the fruit infused black teas plain to appreciate the natural fruit character. Try both.🥡 Brand ownership?Lipton was founded by Sir Thomas Lipton in Glasgow in 1890. Spun out from Unilever in 2022 into the new Lipton Teas and Infusions company, focused exclusively on tea and infusions globally.

## Ingredients & Nutrition

IngredientProportionWhat it bringsOrange OriginpresentSun ripened oranges sourced from Spain for a superior aromatic punch.Tea BasepresentHigh quality black tea selected for its smooth and robust character.Tea Bag FormatpresentPlant based pyramid bags for optimum flavour release.Pack: Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g; contains tea (caffeinated). Best within 18 months of the pack date.Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Sun ripened oranges sourced from Spain for a superior aromatic punch.Sourcing & blend. Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g is put together by Lipton, the global tea brand with Rainforest Alliance sourcing. Every component is held to a fixed quality and purity specification, then blended and taste tested multiple times per batch so the cup stays consistent box to box. The bags are plant based and industrially compostable in a fully recyclable carton.What's in Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g, and what isn't:In: a lipton with spanish orange black tea, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.Plastic free bag: plant fibre, industrially compostable, no plastic sealant.Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.

## Flavour Science

The flavour of Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Orange, 20 Tea Bags 36g is built in three layers, and reading them in order explains exactly why the cup tastes the way it does from the first lift of steam to the last swallow.The outer layer is aromatic: a lipton with spanish orange black tea. These volatile compounds sit on the surface of the dried leaf and are the first thing released when hot water hits the bag, reaching the nose before the liquid ever touches the tongue. That is why a freshly poured cup always reads strongest on the aroma, and why a cup left to stand smells flatter even though the liquid itself keeps its strength.The flavour spike arrives mid palate, where the headline components carry the weight. The lead notes release their character first while any supporting notes fill in underneath, which is why the cup tastes layered rather than one dimensional. Milk proteins soften the tannins and round the edges, so a splash of dairy or oat sits comfortably in this cup. It is the densest, most concentrated stretch of the cup and the part a longer steep develops most.The base structure is the lingering finish: a clean, gently rounded note that resets the palate and invites the next sip. This deliberate three layer balance is the hallmark of a properly built blend, and it is what stops a single note tea from tasting thin halfway down the mug. A well made cup should still be interesting on the final mouthful, not just the first.Getting it right in the cup. Use one bag per 200 to 250ml and steep for 4 to 6 minutes in water straight off the boil; under steeping is the most common reason this blend tastes weaker than it should, because the heavier aromatic compounds are the slowest to leave the leaf. Keep the cup covered for the first minute to trap the volatile oils in the liquid rather than losing them to the steam. Cold brewed in the fridge for six to eight hours the same blend mellows noticeably: less aromatic lift, a rounder, sweeter body and a longer, gentler finish. Stored sealed somewhere cool and dark the character holds well beyond a year, fading slowly in aroma long before it ever turns stale.How water and temperature change it. The same bag gives a measurably different cup depending on how you treat the water. Hotter water and a longer steep pull more of the heavier, deeper compounds for a fuller, rounder, slightly more astringent result; cooler water or a shorter steep keeps the brighter top notes forward and the body lighter. Hard tap water mutes delicate florals and flattens citrus, so in a hard water area a slightly longer steep restores the balance, while soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less time. None of this is a fault in the blend, it is the same leaf responding to the cup you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every time.

## Recipe Ideas

Standard Spanish Orange CupDefault afternoon cup, one bag, 95-100°C water, 3-4 minutes, plain or with honey. A simple kitchen build that delivers the headline flavour without needing speciality kit. Takes under 10 minutes from kettle on to first sip.⏱ 4 min🍽 1 mug📊 EasyYou'll need☕1 Lipton Spanish Orange bag💧250ml water at 95-100°C🍯Optional: 1 tsp honeyMethodBoil kettle.Drop bag in 250ml mug.Steep 3-4 minutes.Remove bag, add honey if using.The country specific afternoon cup. A practical cup that earns its daily ritual place through quality and simplicity. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Iced Spanish Orange TeaSummer iced version. The cold preparation works because the cold extraction is gentler on the leaf and produces a sweeter, less tannic profile. Holds character for hours over ice without bitter shift.⏱ 10 min🍽 1 tall glass📊 EasyYou'll need☕2 bags💧200ml hot + 200ml cold🧊Ice🍋Optional: lemonMethodBrew 2 bags strong 3-4 minutes.Cool.Combine with cold water.Pour over ice.A bright summer cup. Pair with summer foods, light sandwich, fresh fruit, salad. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Spanish Orange CordialConcentrate as a cordial. A simple kitchen build that delivers the headline flavour without needing speciality kit. Takes under 10 minutes from kettle on to first sip.⏱ 15 min🍽 500ml📊 MediumYou'll need☕4 bags💧500ml hot water🍯4 tbsp honeyMethodBrew 4 bags strong 6 min.Stir in honey.Cool and bottle.Refrigerate up to 7 days.Homemade cordial; dilute 1:4 with sparkling water. A practical cup that earns its daily ritual place through quality and simplicity. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Afternoon Spanish Orange ServiceAfternoon tea pairing. A simple kitchen build that delivers the headline flavour without needing speciality kit. Takes under 10 minutes from kettle on to first sip.⏱ 5 min🍽 2 mugs📊 EasyYou'll need☕2 bags💧500ml hot water🍰orange drizzle cake or panettoneMethodWarm teapot.Brew 2 bags.Serve with cake or biscuits alongside.Classic afternoon pairing. A practical cup that earns its daily ritual place through quality and simplicity. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Spanish Orange LatteCreamy plant based variant. Heat the milk to just below simmer (~65°C) for proper protein behaviour. Whisk to incorporate fully.⏱ 8 min🍽 1 mug📊 EasyYou'll need☕2 bags💧100ml hot water🥛150ml hot oat milk🍯1 tsp honeyMethodBrew 2 bags strong 5 min.Heat oat milk.Combine.Stir in honey.Creamy variant. Pair with buttered toast, shortbread, or dark chocolate. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Spanish Orange GranitaFrozen palate cleanser. A simple kitchen build that delivers the headline flavour without needing speciality kit. Takes under 10 minutes from kettle on to first sip.⏱ 20 min + freeze🍽 4 servings📊 MediumYou'll need☕3 bags💧500ml hot water🍯3 tbsp honey🍋1 tsp lemonMethodBrew 3 bags strong 8 min.Stir in honey and lemon.Pour into shallow dish.Scrape every 30 min for 3 hours.Elegant palate cleanser. A practical cup that earns its daily ritual place through quality and simplicity. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Cold BrewOvernight smooth extraction. The cold preparation works because the cold extraction is gentler on the leaf and produces a sweeter, less tannic profile. Holds character for hours over ice without bitter shift.⏱ 12 hrs🍽 1 litre📊 EasyYou'll need☕4 bags💧1 litre cold waterMethodDrop 4 bags in cold water jug.Refrigerate 12 hours.Remove bags, serve over ice.Naturally smooth cold brew. Pair with summer foods, light sandwich, fresh fruit, salad. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.Spanish Orange Tea PunchAdult winter punch. A simple kitchen build that delivers the headline flavour without needing speciality kit. Takes under 10 minutes from kettle on to first sip.⏱ 10 min🍽 4 mugs📊 EasyYou'll need☕4 bags💧800ml hot water🍯4 tbsp honey🥃100ml dark rum (optional)MethodBrew 4 bags 5 min.Stir in honey.Add rum if using.Serve warm.Winter evening punch. A practical cup that earns its daily ritual place through quality and simplicity. The kind of preparation that turns a "cup of tea" into a deliberate pause in the day.

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