Not to be confused with the plain Twinings matcha: this one is dressed up, bright lemon leading, real Japanese matcha as the earthy green backbone, and a sweet fennel aniseed note on the finish. The lemon makes it lively and the fennel divides opinion, so it is a more characterful, less easy cup than the plain version. It contains real matcha, so there is genuine caffeine, a daytime drink. The cleanse and metabolism wording is marketing; choose it over the plain matcha only if you actively want the citrus aniseed twist.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
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Twinings Cleanse Matcha is a matcha led member of the Twinings Superblends range, green tea and Japanese matcha combined with dandelion root, ginger, lemon and added vitamin B6, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the matcha with roots alternative to the plain Twinings Matcha or the simpler Little Lift. I will leave the wellness branding aside and judge it as a cup, soft green tea up front, a fuller jade matcha body and a faint dandelion earth finish.
The green tea and matcha do the structural backbone, giving the liquor its pale jade gold colour and the soft vegetal note that any green tea drinker will recognise, while the dandelion root sits underneath as the unusual ingredient that distinguishes this cup from a plain matcha bag. The ginger adds a small warmth and the lemon brightens the top so the cup does not drink purely earthy. Twinings use culinary grade matcha here, and the pyramid gives the leaf and matcha room to disperse.
Caffeine status: low to moderate, roughly twenty to forty milligrams a cup from the combined green tea and matcha. Taste profile: soft green tea up front balanced by a fuller jade matcha body and a faint dandelion earth finish. What it is: a Twinings Superblends matcha and dandelion herbal, in the same family as the Twinings Detox and Pukka Cleanse.
Texture: a deeper jade gold liquor than a plain green tea bag, slightly fuller on the palate. Pairing: the green and root notes complement a buttery shortbread finger or a plain rich tea biscuit. Lifestyle: vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free, with added vitamin B6. Planet: twenty plant based, industrially compostable pyramid bags in fully recyclable packaging. Value: high street matcha at an accessible price.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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Texture & appearance
Appearance and Body
The cup pours a brilliant jade green that is unmistakably matcha, the green tea leaf has been ground to a fine powder rather than infused as whole leaf, so the entire leaf substance enters the cup. The body is thicker and more substantial than infused green tea, almost like a thin smoothie if whisked properly. The colour intensity is the marker of ceremonial grade leaf.
Flavour Progression on the Palate
The first sip lands on an intense umami savoury front note, think kombu seaweed broth or fresh edamame intensified. The mid palate develops a slight bitter vegetal character that is the signature of high chlorophyll shaded leaf. The finish carries a natural sweet note from the amino acid theanine, which is what gives matcha its characteristic calm alert focus character without the jittery caffeine spike of coffee.
Aftertaste and Finish
cleanse matcha green tea finishes with a long umami aftertaste that holds for 2-3 minutes on the breath. Pair with a Japanese style red bean cake or a piece of dark chocolate; the savoury depth of the tea balances the sweet contrast better than any other green tea variety.
Storage and Brewing Tip
Matcha is the most fragile of all teas. Store sealed in the fridge after opening and use within 4-6 weeks for peak colour and umami. Whisk 1g (a quarter teaspoon) into 70ml water at 70-75°C using a bamboo chasen whisk if you have one, a small balloon whisk if not. Whisk in a W shape until a fine foam forms on top; that's the cue the matcha is properly suspended.
Four dimension profile
Zesty Lemon5/5
Bright citrus top notes from lemon peel and natural flavouring for a fresh palate cleanse.
Matcha Depth4/5
Earthy and vibrant green tea profile featuring real matcha powder from Japan.
Sweet Fennel3/5
A gentle aniseed like sweetness from fennel seeds that provides a soothing finish.
Energy Metabolism4/5
Fortified with manganese to support normal energy yielding metabolism and cellular protection.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
If you reference the taste and texture of Twinings Cleanse Matcha, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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
"Not to be confused with the plain Twiningsmatcha: this one is dressed up, bright lemon leading, real Japanese matcha as the earthy green backbone, and a sweet fennel aniseed note on the finish. The lemon makes it lively and the fennel divides opinion, so it is a more characterful, less easy cup than the plain version. It contains real matcha, so there is genuine caffeine, a daytime drink. The cleanse and metabolism wording is marketing; choose it over the plain matcha only if you actively want the citrus aniseed twist."
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.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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What you're tasting
The cup
This is a matcha tea. Brew at 70-80°C for Whisked minutes. Milk is optional.
Ingredients & pack
See the pack for the full ingredient list and allergen statement.
Nutrition per cup
Nutrient
Per cup
% 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
60-80 mg
n/a
L theanine
~5-10mg
n/a
Tea polyphenols
Present
n/a
Per 200ml cup, no milk, no sugar.
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
Twinings Cleanse Matcha, 20 Tea
80mg
Instant coffee
80mg
Brewed filter coffee
95mg
Energy drink (250ml)
80mg
This tea: 60-80 mg per 200ml cup, plus naturally occurring L theanine for calmer alertness than coffee.
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.⚡Caffeine60-80 mg per 200ml cup.🍃0 kcalNo sugar, no fat in plain cup.🤰PregnancyUK guide: 200mg caffeine/day max.👶ChildrenCaffeinated, served with care.
Manufactured in a facility that handles multiple tea types. Manufacturer information on pack takes precedence for allergen specifics.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
If you reference the ingredients, nutrition and science of Twinings Cleanse Matcha, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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