The lightest of the liquorice mint family: spearmint, not peppermint, leads at 58 percent, so the mint itself is softer and sweeter, and liquorice is a firm supporting note at 27 rather than the headline. A touch of lemon peel, which the rival blends do not have, keeps it bright and stops the root turning heavy. If the Teapigs version was too liquorice dominant and even the Pukka too much, this is the one that finally dials it back far enough while keeping a hint of that natural sweetness. Caffeine free, clean, and genuinely refreshing after dinner.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint, 20 Tea Bags 40g in one page. Who makes it, how it is brewed, what your £4.00 actually buys, and why this tea earned a spot on the curator shelf.
Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint is a Twinings take on the liquorice mint cup, fifty eight percent spearmint with twenty seven percent liquorice root and a touch of lemon peel, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the spearmint led alternative to the more peppermint led Pukka and Teapigs liquorice mint blends. I will leave the digestive framing aside and judge it as a cup, naturally sweet and aniseed cool, the after dinner herbal version of a mint and liquorice sweet, a real curiosity in the Twinings range.
The spearmint at well over half the blend gives a softer, sweeter cooling lift than peppermint would, the liquorice root brings a natural sugar free sweetness, and a zesty lemon peel sharpens the finish so it does not feel cloying. The pyramid bag gives the leaf room to open properly, and the natural sweetness is the whole point: no sugar needed at all, since liquorice is roughly fifty times sweeter than sugar by weight, which is why no sugar is needed.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine, so it works any time including late evening. Taste profile: bold liquorice sweetness up front balanced by a cooling spearmint rush and a bright zesty lemon finish. What it is: a Twinings all natural herbal that uses the intense natural sweetness of liquorice root rather than added sugar, in the same family as the Pukka Peppermint and Licorice and Yogi Licorice.
Texture: a vibrant, clear light golden liquor that feels silky on the palate and cooling overall. Pairing: the sweet minty notes match well with a classic digestive biscuit or an all butter shortbread finger. Lifestyle: vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free. Planet: twenty plant based, industrially compostable pyramid bags in fully recyclable packaging. Value: high street quality at an accessible price compared to artisanal infusions, the dividing line being liquorice itself: love it or leave it. Anyone finding it cloying should try a plain spearmint instead; for liquorice fans this is a sensible store cupboard pick and well judged.
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Texture & appearance
Appearance and Body
The cup pours a clear pale gold green, the signature of properly dried mint leaf infusion. Body is light and refreshing, the menthol oils giving the cup a slightly cooling mouthfeel even before the temperature drops. Aroma is sharp and unmistakable, peppermint or spearmint reach the nose powerfully from the steam.
Flavour Progression on the Palate
The mint top note arrives instantly, the menthol triggering cold sensitive receptors on the tongue. The mid palate is where any additional botanicals come through (cinnamon, liquorice, lemon depending on the blend). The finish is clean and cooling, with the menthol character clearing the palate completely.
Aftertaste and Finish
liquorice spearmint blend holds the cooling sensation for 90-120 seconds, longer than most herbal infusions, because the menthol binds to the tongue surface. This is the classic post meal palate cleanser across North Africa and the Middle East. Pair with rich foods, lamb, oily fish, hard cheese, where the menthol bridges the heaviness with brightness.
Storage and Brewing Tip
Mint oils are volatile. Store sealed away from light and use within 6 months for peak menthol intensity. Brew at 95-100°C for 5 minutes; mint can handle full boiling water without losing character. Take black, milk muddles the cooling note completely.
Four dimension profile
Cooling Spearmint5/5
A bold menthol start (58 percent) that provides an immediate cooling sensation.
Bold Liquorice5/5
Intense and natural aniseed sweetness (27 percent) that lingers on the tongue.
Zesty Lemon3/5
Bright citrus top notes from lemon peel (5 percent) that prevent the brew from feeling heavy.
Smooth Finish4/5
Expertly balanced to be satisfyingly sweet without being cloying or medicinal.
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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
"The lightest of the liquorice mint family: spearmint, not peppermint, leads at 58 percent, so the mint itself is softer and sweeter, and liquorice is a firm supporting note at 27 rather than the headline. A touch of lemon peel, which the rival blends do not have, keeps it bright and stops the root turning heavy. If the Teapigs version was too liquorice dominant and even the Pukka too much, this is the one that finally dials it back far enough while keeping a hint of that natural sweetness. Caffeine free, clean, and genuinely refreshing after dinner."
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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Recipes built around this tea
Four curator tested ways to use Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint, 20 Tea Bags 40g. Tap any card to open the full recipe with timings, measures and method.
The outer layer is aromatic: a caffeine free infusion of liquorice, spearmint. 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
Liquorice Root
50%
Sourced for its natural, lingering sweetness and silky mouthfeel that coats the palate.
Spearmint
50%
Selected for its cooling menthol properties and bright, refreshing aroma to balance the sweet root.
Pack: Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint, 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. Expertly blended and packed in the United Kingdom or Poland using globally sourced botanicals.
Sourcing & blend. Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint, 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 Liquorice and Spearmint, 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
In: a caffeine free infusion of liquorice, spearmint, 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 Liquorice and Spearmint, 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 Liquorice and Spearmint, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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Curated from real customer messages
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Is Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint tea caffeine free? Most asked+
Yes, this is a naturally caffeine free herbal infusion. It contains zero tea leaves or stimulants, making it an ideal refreshing drink for any time of day, including late evening before bed.
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How does this tea support digestive health? +
This blend features high quality spearmint, which is traditionally used to support digestive comfort and help soothe the stomach after meals. The combination of cooling mint and sweet liquorice creates a gentle post dinner ritual.
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What are the main ingredients in this herbal infusion? +
The expert blend combines refreshing spearmint leaves with liquorice root. This creates a balanced natural herbal infusion that is both cooling and deeply sweet without the need for added sugar.
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Is Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint sugar free and keto friendly? +
Absolutely. This tea contains zero added sugar and zero artificial sweeteners. The intense sweetness comes naturally from the liquorice root. With only 2 calories per cup, it fits perfectly into a keto diet or any low sugar healthy lifestyle.
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How many calories are in a standard cup? +
When brewed plain, a 200ml cup contains approximately 2 calories. It is a fantastic healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks, providing a summer refreshment taste without the nutritional impact.
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How do I brew the perfect cup for the best flavour? +
Place one bag in a mug and add freshly boiled water. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the spearmint oils and liquorice sweetness to fully release. Give the bag a gentle squeeze before removing for a more intense botanical brew.
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What does Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint actually taste like? +
It offers a unique and refreshing profile. The cool spearmint provides a crisp, refreshing start, which is immediately followed by the rich and lingering natural sweetness of liquorice root. It is clean, smooth, and incredibly satisfying.
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Is this product suitable for vegans and those on a gluten free diet? +
Yes, the ingredients are entirely plant based, making it vegan suitable and vegetarian friendly. It is also naturally gluten free and safe for those with wheat or soy sensitivities.
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Can this tea help with hydration throughout the day? +
Yes, as a caffeine free infusion, every cup counts toward your daily water intake goals. The invigorating lift of the mint and the natural sweetness make staying hydrated much more enjoyable than plain water.
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Are the tea bags biodegradable and plastic free? +
Yes, Twinings uses plant based materials for their tea bags. They are 100 per cent industrially compostable and contain no plastic glues or staples, supporting sustainable and eco conscious living.
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Can I drink this tea cold or as an iced tea? +
Definitely. It makes an exceptional iced herbal tea. You can brew it hot and then chill, or cold brew two bags overnight in sparkling water for a refreshing minty liquorice spritz that is perfect for summer.
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What is the Sourced with Care programme? +
This is Twiningsethical sourcing initiative. It focuses on improving the quality of life for tea farmers and their families, supporting water access, healthcare, and womens empowerment in the regions where their herbs are grown.
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