Tetley Lemon and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 32g
Real lemon peel leads here, bright and clean, and the clever bit is a white hibiscus base rather than the usual red, which is far less tart so the citrus and spice get to lead instead of being buried under sourness. The ginger is only 10 percent but propped up with ginger oil, so the heat is modest but genuinely builds rather than vanishing in hot water. One honest flag: liquorice root does the sweetening, a small note most will not mind but a few always clock. A balanced, accessible everyday lemon-ginger, good morning or evening.
Tetley Lemon and Ginger, in brief.
The blend is ten percent real ginger root and ginger oil with zesty lemon peel and lemongrass, balanced with a little liquorice root for natural sweetness and white hibiscus for a cleaner, less tart profile than the red hibiscus cheaper fruit teas use. It is gentler on the ginger than the fiery Yogi or Teapigs versions, so it is the more approachable everyday choice rather than the most assertive, a good house lemon-ginger for people who like the idea of ginger tea but find a full-strength one too fierce on the throat.
Caffeine status: naturally caffeine-free, nothing per cup, so it works any time including a late-evening wind-down. Taste profile: an immediate sharp, zesty lemon tang, then a deep earthy ginger heat that warms the throat, finishing clean, warming and lightly sweet. What it is: a vibrant everyday herbal that uses white hibiscus and a touch of liquorice for a rounder, cleaner cup than a plain lemon-ginger.
Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
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The Story Behind the Tetley Brand
Tetley was founded in eighteen thirty seven by the Tetley brothers in Yorkshire and has been a global leader in tea culture for over one hundred and eighty years.- Innovation Pioneers: Known for introducing the first tea bags to the UK in nineteen fifty three Tetley continues to lead with functional herbal care blends.
- The Proper Brew Promise: Every batch is tasted at least eight times by expert tasters to ensure a consistent strong and non bitter flavour profile.
- Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Tetley Commitment To The Planet
Tetley is a pioneer in sustainable tea production ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment.- Carbon Awareness: New compact cartons are twenty five percent smaller reducing carbon emissions during transport and storage.
Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Lemon and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 32g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Tetley
Tetley invented the drawstring tea bag in the UK and has been a household staple since 1837. The Original 80s and 240s are the everyday picks; the novelty range (Digestive Biscuit, Lemon Drizzle, Cherry Bakewell) is one of the most-distinctive in mainstream British retail. Owned by Tata Consumer Products, Rainforest Alliance certified.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
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Inside the pack
| Ingredient | Proportion | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Tetley Lemon | lead | Tetley Lemon carries the headline note of the blend. |
| Ginger | support | Ginger balances and rounds the cup. |
| Infusion base | balance | Neutral base carrying the characterising flavours without competing. |
Pack: Tetley Lemon and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 32g; caffeine free infusion. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
What's in Tetley Lemon and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 32g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free infusion of tetley lemon, ginger, 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.
- Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
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Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Lemon and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 32g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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