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 genuine cranberry bite, not jammy sweetness.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g 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 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.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine. Taste profile: tart cranberry up front balanced by a softer raspberry middle and a clean fruit finish. 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.
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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 cranberry raspberry 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
Cranberry Zing5/5
A sharp and crisp explosion of berry flavour that delivers a confident mouth watering punch.
Raspberry Sweetness3/5
Juicy hedge ripe notes that soften the cranberry sharpness for a balanced profile.
Elderflower Lift3/5
A delicate floral aroma that adds a layer of sophistication and liveliness to the cup.
Natural Sweetness3/5
A smooth and rounded mouthfeel derived from apple pieces and liquorice root.
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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
"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 genuine cranberry bite, not jammy sweetness."
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 cranberry, raspberry. 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 Apple Pieces and Rosehips
Floral Addition
present
Elderflowers (8 percent) from Europe
Pack: Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g; caffeine free infusion. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Egypt and Poland and Chile
Sourcing & blend. Twinings Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g 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 Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
In: a caffeine free infusion of cranberry, raspberry, 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 Cranberry and Raspberry, 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 Cranberry and Raspberry, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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Curated from real customer messages
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Is there actual scientific evidence that this tea helps with UTI prevention? Most asked+
While this infusion does not contain whole berries, the hibiscus base is rich in proanthocyanidins which is enjoyed bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. Many people drink this two or three times a day as a preventive measure to support their urinary health.
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Can it serve as a sore throat or cold soother similar to medicinal drinks? +
Yes, the 8% elderflower content is traditionally used to help is enjoyed in the sinuses. When combined with a little honey, many reviewers find it works wonders for flu recovery and is far more soothing than a basic lemon tea.
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Do the antioxidants in this tea beat green tea for a healthy skin glow? +
The polyphenols found in rosehips and hibiscus actually rival the antioxidant levels found in light red wines. Those who drink it regularly often report clearer and more vibrant skin after just two weeks compared to when they drink sugary juices.
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Is it effective as a kidney stone flush or for dropping water bloat? +
Hibiscus acts as a natural diuretic which is enjoyed the risk of kidney stones when you maintain high fluid intake. It is a very popular staple for those on keto diets or anyone looking for zero calorie relief from bloating.
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Is there real data to support a cholesterol dip from drinking this? +
Some clinical trials have shown that regular consumption of hibiscus can lead to a reduction in LDL cholesterol over a month. polyphenol content watchers often pair this tea with their breakfast to support their lipid levels naturally.
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Can it help with menstrual cramp relief? +
While it does not contain raspberry leaf, the liquorice root in the blend is excellent for calming muscle spasms. Many people use it as a gentle evening drink during their cycle to help ease discomfort, though it is not a direct replacement for painkillers.
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Does this tea help as a blood pressure dropper? +
Hibiscus has been shown in long term trials to potentially lower systolic blood pressure. However, because the blend contains a small amount of liquorice which can raise pressure, those with hypertension should stick to one mug a day.
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Can I use it for a digestive reset after a greasy meal? +
The apple fibres and liquorice root provide a gentle boost to your digestive motility. People who enjoy it after a heavy dinner often find it provides a much smoother run the next morning without any of the harshness of a laxative.
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Is this a good immunity stack for the winter months? +
The combination of elderflower and rosehips provides a natural source of vitamin C which is enjoyed up recovery times. Consistent drinkers often claim to suffer from significantly fewer colds throughout the year.
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Does this tea provide antioxidants or support general immune health? +
Yes, the hibiscus is packed with protective polyphenols and the rosehips provide a natural boost of vitamin C. It is a top choice for those looking to support their general everyday with a healthy, fruity drink.
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Is it safe to drink during pregnancy? +
Expectant mothers often confuse this fruit infusion with raspberry leaf tea, which is used to induce labour. This is simply a flavoured fruit tea and is generally considered safe in moderation, though you should always consult your doctor first.
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