Twinings Bioblends Lemon, Ginger and Turmeric, 18 Tea Bags 40g

Twinings Bioblends Lemon, in brief.

Twinings Bioblends Lemon, Ginger and Turmeric is a caffeine-free organic herbal blending ginger root, turmeric root, lemon peel and a touch of licorice and black pepper, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the warming spiced citrus alternative to a plain ginger or a plain lemon cup. The Bioblends line is the Twinings organic-certified herbal range. In the cup: sharp ginger heat up front, an earthy turmeric base and a bright lemon finish.

The ginger root does the heat-lifting work, giving the cup its familiar warming bite, while the turmeric sits underneath as the earthier, slightly peppery base note that gives the liquor its golden colour. Lemon peel brightens the top and keeps the spice from turning sharp, licorice adds a natural sweetness without any sugar, and the black pepper is the unusual touch that lets the turmeric carry through the cup. The pyramid format gives the roots and peel room to open during the brew, which lifts it above teabag alternatives.

Caffeine status: naturally free of caffeine, so a late evening cup is fine. Taste profile: sharp ginger heat up front balanced by an earthy turmeric middle and a bright lemon finish. What it is: a Twinings Bioblends organic-certified herbal infusion, in the same family as the Pukka Three Ginger and Yogi Ginger Lemon.

Curator notes: our taste notes for Bioblends are an editorial judgement made from the pack in front of us and Twinings' own spec sheet, then checked by brewing trial cups to its recommended steep time and water temperature. Storage advice and brewing temperatures for Bioblends are covered in the brewing guide and shelf life notes on this page.