Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g
Cranberry runs the show here, sharp and crisp, with raspberry softening it and a hibiscus-and-rosehip base giving the deep ruby colour. Unlike the liquorice-rounded berry blends it leans on rosehip instead, so it stays clean and tart rather than woody-sweet. It is bracing rather than cosy, so it is poured-over-ice territory more than a hot winter mug. Caffeine free; the one to pick if you want berry tea with a real cranberry bite rather than jammy sweetness.
Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, in brief.
Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry is a caffeine-free fruit infusion built on hibiscus and rosehip with cranberry pieces, raspberry flavouring and a touch of natural fruit acid, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the tart-red-berry alternative to a softer strawberry or peach herbal cup.
The hibiscus and rosehip do the structural work, giving the liquor its deep ruby colour and the natural tartness that lets the cranberry sit forward without tipping syrupy. The raspberry sits underneath as the soft sweet layer, and Twinings have built the recipe so the two berries balance properly rather than tipping one-note.
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.
Curator notes: our tasting notes are editorial, set against the pack and the brand spec sheet as they now stand, and tried out by brewing cups to the time and temperature the brand gives. Brewing temperatures and times are in the guides above, while freshness and storage appear in the ingredients and flavour tabs.
Curator’s notes
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Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry Tea is a herbal fruit tea for people who would rather have punchy fruit than delicate floral notes. Often described as summer in a cup this infusion offers a confident juicy aroma that signals immediate refreshment. With hibiscus and rosehips as its base, Twinings makes a
The Story Behind the Twinings
Twinings began in 1706 when Thomas Twining set up at 216 Strand, London; the shop there today is the same original one, and it is the world's oldest continuously operating tea shop. For nine generations the Twining family ran the firm, and the current ambassador is Stephen Twining. Queen Victoria's Royal Warrant came to Twinings in 1837, and the UK Royal Household is still supplied with its tea.
Our Commitment To The Planet
Twinings wants your daily cup to leave the earth no worse off.
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Sourced With Care: This ethical programme goes beyond simple fair trade it actively works to improve quality of life and empower women farmers in the communities that grow our botanicals. By supporting incomes and raising living standards we ensure that every cup of berry tea supports sustainable livelihoods.
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Packaging: Cranberry and Raspberry arrives in pyramid bags inside a box, which may be collected separately; the markings on the pack and your council's guidance will tell you.
The Barista Hot Serve Brewing Guide
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Measure: Use one individual berry tea bag per cup approximately 200ml.
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Pour: Use freshly boiled water to rehydrate the fruit and flower components.
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Steep: Infuse for 2 to 3 minutes for a balanced cup or leave for up to 5 minutes if you prefer a stronger more intense berry punch.
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Herbalist Tip: Always cover your mug while steeping. This traps the rising steam and prevents the precious volatile fruit oils from escaping ensuring a more aromatic experience.
The Iced Berry Refresher Brewing Guide
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The Prep: Leave 2 bags for 5 minutes with 200ml of boiling water on them; the result is a strong berry concentrate.
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The Chill: Remove bags and allow the liquid to cool completely before refrigerating.
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The Serve: Pour over a tall glass filled with ice and add fresh raspberries or a slice of lime for a refreshing iced fruit tea.
The Cranberry Raspberry Fizz Mocktail Brewing Guide
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Why Try It: This popular alternative method makes a sparkling botanical drink, often served as a refreshing zero sugar mocktail.
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The Concentrate: Steep 2 bags in just 100ml of boiling water for 5 minutes to create a dark syrupy botanical base.
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The Fizz: Fill a glass with ice pour in the chilled tea concentrate and top with sparkling water or soda.
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The Garnish: Add a few fresh berries and a sprig of mint for the ultimate berry fizz experience.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Twinings
Twinings has been blending tea on London's Strand since 1706, the same address, three centuries later. Holders of the royal warrant for tea since 1837, they're the brand most-associated with Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and the polished afternoon-tea aesthetic. Wide flavoured-tea range; ethical sourcing through the Twinings Community Needs Assessment programme.
Packaging: Cranberry and Raspberry arrives in pyramid bags inside a box, which may be collected separately; the markings on the pack and your council's guidance will tell you.
Our commitment to the planet
The taste profile
How does it compare
Brewing the perfect cup
To bring out all the fruit in your twinings cranberry and raspberry specific brewing techniques are key. The hibiscus and the fruit extracts only release their deep colour and tart berry oils when the heat is kept up.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
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| Main Ingredients | Hibiscus and Apple Pieces and Rosehips |
| Floral Addition | Elderflowers (8 percent) from Europe |
Pack: A 40g box holding 20 tea bags of a caffeine free infusion. Flavour is at its best across the 18 months following the pack date.
What is listed are the characterising components, and any unquantified base fills the remaining body. Egypt and Poland and Chile
Packaging: Cranberry and Raspberry arrives in pyramid bags inside a box, which may be collected separately; the markings on the pack and your council's guidance will tell you.
What's in Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free infusion of cranberry and raspberry, and the bag contains the named components with an infusion base added only where the recipe has one.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: the people packing this blend also work with nuts and cereals; whether that matters to you is spelled out in the latest pack's cross contact statement.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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