Unashamedly the grown up Ribena cup, deep blackcurrant and blueberry over hibiscus and rosehip, nostalgic and juicy. The key difference from the Hyson blackcurrant black is that there is no tea in this at all, so it is fully caffeine free, which makes it the better pick for the evening or for children. Rosehip rather than liquorice rounds the acidity, so it stays smooth rather than woody. Pleasant hot, very good chilled; a comforting, sugar free berry drink rather than a sophisticated one.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry, 20 Tea Bags 30g in one page. Who makes it, how it is brewed, what your £4.50 actually buys, and why this tea earned a spot on the curator shelf.
Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry is a caffeine free fruit infusion built on hibiscus and rosehip with blackcurrant pieces, blueberry pieces and natural fruit flavourings, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the deep purple berry alternative to a softer strawberry or peach herbal cup.
The hibiscus and rosehip do the structural work, giving the liquor its deep purple ruby colour and the natural tartness that lets the dark berries sit forward without tipping syrupy. The blackcurrant leads with the sharper tart layer and the blueberry rounds the middle with a softer sweet note, and Twinings have built the recipe so the two dark fruits balance properly rather than one dominating the cup.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine, so it works any time including late evening. Taste profile: sharp blackcurrant up front balanced by a softer blueberry middle and a clean fruity finish. What it is: a Twinings all natural dark berry fruit infusion. Lifestyle: vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free. Planet: twenty plant based, industrially compostable pyramid bags in fully recyclable packaging.
The pyramid format gives the fruit pieces room to open during the brew, and the cup works as well hot in winter as it does over ice in summer, a sensible store cupboard fruit tea for the whole household
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Texture & appearance
Appearance and Body
The cup pours a vivid rose red to deep crimson, the colour intensity proportional to the hibiscus content in the blend (hibiscus is the natural colour source for nearly all fruit infusions). Body is medium with a slightly tart tannin grip from the hibiscus, balanced by the fruit sweetness. Aroma is fruit forward, berries, citrus, sometimes elderflower depending on the blend.
Flavour Progression on the Palate
The first sip carries the signature fruit character of blackcurrant and blueberry fruit, bright, sweet, with a tart edge. The mid palate develops the hibiscus tannin grip that gives the cup body. The finish is clean and fruit bright, the hibiscus tartness clearing the palate quickly.
Aftertaste and Finish
The fruit character holds for 60-90 seconds on the breath. This is the bright daytime infusion, suitable for any time of day. Pair with sweet baked goods, dark chocolate, or fresh fruit where the cup amplifies rather than competes with the food.
Storage and Brewing Tip
Hibiscus and fruit flavourings are stable in storage, keep sealed and use within 12 months. Brew at 95-100°C for 5 minutes for full colour and flavour extraction; hibiscus needs heat and time to release its character fully. Excellent cold brewed too: 2 bags in 500ml cold water overnight in the fridge. Take black; milk muddles the fruit character and can curdle with the tannic hibiscus.
Four dimension profile
Blackcurrant Intensity5/5
A wild explosion of berry flavour that delivers a confident, nostalgic punch.
Blueberry Smoothness3/5
Subtle sweet undertones that round out the tart blackcurrant for a balanced finish.
Natural Sweetness3/5
A rich, almost syrupy mouthfeel derived from blackberry leaves and liquorice.
Hibiscus Tang4/5
A pleasant tartness that revitalizes the palate and provides a deep ruby colour.
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About TwiningsEST. 1706
Twinings is the oldest continuously trading tea brand in the world. Thomas Twining opened his tea shop at 216 Strand in London in 1706, and that same shop still trades there today. The name has been on the door since 1787, one of the oldest unchanged logos anywhere, and Twinings has held a royal warrant for tea without a break since 1837. It did more than any house to define what the world thinks of as English tea, and it remains the brand most tied to Earl Grey. The family ran it for ten generations before it became part of Associated British Foods, where it still trades under its own name.
The range is huge: breakfast and Earl Grey classics, a deep flavoured black line, green and white teas, cold infuse, and the Superblends wellbeing range. Sourcing runs through the Sourced with Care programme funding healthcare, water and schooling on the estates that supply it, with Rainforest Alliance certification across the core range and recyclable, lower plastic packaging. For our shelf Twinings is the benchmark every other tea is quietly measured against. It is rarely the single best cup in a category, but the quality floor is high and the choice is enormous, and a handful of blends, the Dark Chai and the Salted Caramel Green especially, are among the best teas we sell at any price. If a customer wants one trustworthy name to start from, this is the one we point at first.
What the brand is actually doing
Twinings sustainability commitments include Rainforest Alliance certification across the entire range, plant based PLA biodegradable pyramid bag mesh, FSC certified recyclable cardboard cartons, and the Twinings Community Needs Assessment programme supporting tea grower estates in Kenya, India, Sri Lanka and Argentina with health, education and infrastructure investment.
Curator says, Lee on Twinings
"Unashamedly the grown up Ribena cup, deep blackcurrant and blueberry over hibiscus and rosehip, nostalgic and juicy. The key difference from the Hyson blackcurrant black is that there is no tea in this at all, so it is fully caffeine free, which makes it the better pick for the evening or for children. Rosehip rather than liquorice rounds the acidity, so it stays smooth rather than woody. Pleasant hot, very good chilled; a comforting, sugar free berry drink rather than a sophisticated one."
Founded London 1706Thomas Twining opens the original tea room at 216 Strand London, the world's first dedicated tea shop and the longest continuously operating tea brand globally.
Royal Warrant HeritageTwinings holds Royal Warrants from the British Royal Family and has supplied the royal household with tea for over 175 years.
Rainforest Alliance CertifiedEvery Twinings tea box across the catalogue is Rainforest Alliance certified, sourced from estates committed to forest preservation and fair labour.
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What you're tasting
The outer layer is aromatic: a caffeine free infusion of blackcurrant, blueberry. 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. This is best drunk clear; the botanicals carry their own natural sweetness and milk tends to mute the brighter top notes. 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.
Ingredients & pack
Ingredient
Proportion
What it brings
Main Ingredients
present
Hibiscus and Rosehips and Blackberry Leaves
Fruit Notes
present
Blackcurrant and Blueberry flavourings
Pack: Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry, 20 Tea Bags 30g; caffeine free infusion. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Egypt and Chile and Poland
Sourcing & blend. Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry, 20 Tea Bags 30g is put together by Twinings, the family tea house trading from London since 1706. 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 Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry, 20 Tea Bags 30g, and what isn't:
In: a caffeine free infusion of blackcurrant, blueberry, 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.
Nutrition per cup
Nutrient
% RI
Energy
4 kJ / 1 kcal
<1%
Fat
0g
0%
Carbohydrate
0.2g
<1%
of which sugars
0g
0%
Protein
0.2g
<1%
Salt
0g
0%
Caffeine
Caffeine free
n/a
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry, 20
0mg
Instant coffee
80mg
Brewed filter coffee
95mg
Energy drink (250ml)
80mg
This tea: Caffeine free per 200ml cup.
Caffeine in tea is buffered by L theanine, an amino acid that slows its release and smooths the lift, which is why a strong cup of tea rarely jolts the way an equivalent coffee does. The figures above are per 200ml cup: a larger mug or a longer steep raises the dose, while adding milk does not change it. Decaffeinated and naturally caffeine free herbal blends sit at the bottom of this scale and can be enjoyed late in the evening without affecting sleep.
Allergens, dietary & safety
🌱VeganNo animal derived ingredients.🌾Gluten freeNaturally gluten free.😴Caffeine freeSafe at any hour.🍃0 kcalNo sugar, no fat in plain cup.🤰PregnancyUK guide: 200mg caffeine/day max.👶ChildrenServe cooled; caregiver judgement applies.
Manufactured in a facility that handles multiple tea types. Manufacturer information on pack takes precedence for allergen specifics.
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Questions about Twinings Blackcurrant and Blueberry, 20 Tea Bags 30g
The questions buyers ask most. If yours isn't here, ask us directly. We reply within 4 hours, Monday to Friday.
Curated from real customer messages
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Is Twinings blackcurrant and blueberry tea helpful for weight loss or dieting? Most asked+
This infusion is a brilliant choice for weight management as it contains zero sugar and has roughly 2 calories per cup. Many users enjoy it as a sweet, fruity alternative to high calorie snacks, helping them stay on track while remaining caffeine free.
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Does this fruit tea contain high levels of antioxidants? +
Yes, the blend is inspired by purple superfruits known for their antioxidant properties. While it is a refreshing drink, it provides a hydrating boost of antioxidants like vitamin C that help fight oxidative stress and support overall everyday.
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Can drinking this tea improve skin health or give a "glow"? +
The antioxidants in this blend, combined with high levels of hydration, help everyday cupify the body and support a clearer complexion. Staying well hydrated with this herbal tea is a natural way to maintain healthy skin and a radiant glow.
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Is Twinings blackcurrant and blueberry tea safe to drink during pregnancy? +
This blend is naturally caffeine free and made from fruit ingredients, making it a refreshing choice for expectant mothers. While generally safe, it is always a good idea to consult your midwife or doctor regarding any new herbal infusions during pregnancy.
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Does this tea help with digestion or bloating? +
While not a medicinal aid, the warm liquid is enjoyed the digestive system and reduce feelings of bloating. It is a much lighter and gentler option than traditional teas, making it a great way to hydrate after a meal without feeling heavy.
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Is this tea suitable for people with diabetes or those watching their sugar intake? +
Absolutely. There is zero sugar and no artificial sweeteners in these fruit tea bags. The deep flavour comes from natural ingredients, making it a safe and delicious option for those monitoring their blood glucose levels.
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Are there any side effects to drinking this fruit tea daily? +
Side effects are rare as this is a natural fruit based product. Most people tolerate it very well, though anyone with specific medical concerns should consult a doctor to ensure it fits their personal health needs.
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Does the tea contain real fruit or is it just flavouring? +
Twinings uses a blend of real fruit pieces, such as rosehips and apple, combined with natural blackcurrant and blueberry flavourings. This ensures a bold, authentic fruit taste and a deep colour in every cup.
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How many calories are in a single cup? +
When brewed without added sugar or honey, a cup contains only about 2 calories. This makes it a "free" drink for those following intermittent fasting or calorie controlled diets.
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Is this tea caffeine free and suitable for children? +
Yes, this is a fully caffeine free herbal infusion. It is a fantastic, sugar free way to keep children hydrated, offering a vibrant colour and sweet taste that is a great alternative to juice.
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Can this tea help settle an upset stomach or nausea? +
While more commonly associated with ginger, many find the gentle fruit notes and warmth of this tea to be very comforting for a mild upset stomach. It is a soft, non acidic way to stay hydrated when you are not feeling your best.
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Does it provide relief for sore throats or colds? +
The steaming fruit infusion can be very soothing for a scratchy throat. Because it contains rosehips and hibiscus, it offers a natural, comforting warmth that many UK customers rely on during the flu season.
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