A rare berry tea with no hibiscus, and that is its real virtue: deep blackcurrant, raspberry and tart elderberry come through smooth and rounded rather than sharp and acidic, which is exactly where most fruit cups go wrong. An earthy echinacea note grounds it, the one element that will divide people. Caffeine free and genuinely comforting hot in cold weather. No tea supports your immune system, so ignore the name and the fortification; the honest reason to buy it is that it is one of the smoothest dark berry cups here.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
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Twinings Immune Support is a caffeine free herbal infusion from the Twinings Superblends range, built on elderflower, ginger and orange peel with rosehip, lemon and added vitamin C and zinc, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the citrus and elderflower alternative to the deeper berry Defence sibling or a plain ginger cup. I will leave the wellness branding aside and judge it as a cup, bright orange peel up front, a delicate elderflower middle and a faint ginger warmth on the finish.
The rosehip and ginger do the structural work, giving the liquor its warm amber colour and the gentle ginger lift underneath, while the orange peel and elderflower sit on top as the lead notes that distinguish this cup from a plain spice tea. The lemon brightens the finish so the cup reads citrussy rather than purely floral, and Twinings have built the recipe so the elderflower stays delicate rather than tipping perfumed. The pyramid format gives the leaf and peel room to open during the brew.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine, so it works any time including late evening. Taste profile: bright orange peel up front balanced by a delicate elderflower middle and a faint ginger finish. What it is: a Twinings Superblends elderflower and orange herbal, in the same family as the Pukka Elderberry and Yogi Echinacea Immune Support.
Texture: a clear warm amber liquor that drinks light on the palate, more citrus than sweet. Pairing: the citrus and floral notes work well with a buttery shortbread finger or a lemon puff biscuit. Lifestyle: vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free, with added vitamin C and zinc. Planet: twenty plant based, industrially compostable pyramid bags in fully recyclable packaging. Value: high street herbal 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 deep gold amber, the colour intensity itself signalling the active botanical compounds in the cup. Body is medium light, the natural plant oils giving a slightly silky mouthfeel. Aroma carries the signature wellness botanical character, varied depending on the blend, with ginger, hibiscus, echinacea, or moringa typically leading.
Flavour Progression on the Palate
The first sip carries the signature immune support wellness note. The mid palate develops the supporting wellness botanicals (often spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom or roots like ashwagandha, liquorice). The finish is warming and slightly earthy, with the wellness positioning gently signalling itself through the cup.
Aftertaste and Finish
Holds its warming wellness character for 90-120 seconds on the breath. This is the daily ritual cup, the morning or mid afternoon wellness moment that bridges into a meal or sits between meals as the day's deliberate pause. Pair with simple foods where the warming wellness profile complements rather than competes.
Storage and Brewing Tip
Wellness botanicals are robust in storage, keep sealed and use within 12 months. Brew at 95-100°C for 5-7 minutes; the wellness compounds need full extraction time, longer steeping is encouraged. Take black or with a small amount of plant milk if the cup feels too intense; honey is the traditional sweetener for wellness brewing.
Four dimension profile
Forest Fruit Sweetness5/5
Ripe blackcurrant and raspberry notes that provide a rich berry flavour.
Tart Elderberry4/5
A deep and tangy fruit profile that adds complexity and body.
Herbal Depth3/5
A subtle earthy note from echinacea root that grounds the fruitiness.
Smooth Finish4/5
A rounded and clean aftertaste without the acidity often found in berry blends.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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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
"A rare berry tea with no hibiscus, and that is its real virtue: deep blackcurrant, raspberry and tart elderberry come through smooth and rounded rather than sharp and acidic, which is exactly where most fruit cups go wrong. An earthy echinacea note grounds it, the one element that will divide people. Caffeine free and genuinely comforting hot in cold weather. No tea supports your immune system, so ignore the name and the fortification; the honest reason to buy it is that it is one of the smoothest dark berry cups here."
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.
This is a herbal tea. Brew at 100°C for 5-10 min minutes. Drink without milk.
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
Caffeine free
n/a
Per 200ml cup, no milk, no sugar.
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
Twinings Immune Support, 20 Tea
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.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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