Twinings Pause, 20 Tea Bags 36g
First, a useful expectation: this is a fruit led cup, not a sweet one. Hibiscus at 42 percent gives it a deep red colour and a tart edge, blackberry leaves smooth it out, and raspberry flavouring leads the aroma, with a light floral touch of elderflower and rose and a hint of rosemary. I make no health claim for it; judge it as a tangy, gently floral herbal that also works well iced. Anyone wanting a sweet, gentle cup should look elsewhere; anyone wanting a bright, refreshing one will be happy.
Twinings Pause, in brief.
Twinings Pause is a naturally caffeine free herbal infusion from the Twinings Soulful Blends range: raspberry flavoured, built on hibiscus (42%) and blackberry leaves (23%) with raspberry flavouring, rosemary, elderflowers, rose petals and liquorice root, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the tart, fruity daytime alternative to a plain berry tea. In the cup: bright raspberry and tart hibiscus up front, a soft blackberry leaf body and a faint floral finish from the elderflower and rose.
The hibiscus does the structural work, giving the liquor its deep red colour and tangy edge, while the blackberry leaves add a smooth, rounded body. The raspberry flavouring leads the aroma, the rosemary adds a light herbal note, and the elderflowers, rose petals and a little liquorice root soften the finish.
Caffeine status: caffeine free by nature, so Pause suits any hour. Taste profile: tart raspberry and hibiscus up front balanced by a smooth, gently floral finish. What it is: a Twinings Soulful Blends raspberry, hibiscus and blackberry leaf herbal; it also drinks well iced.
Curator notes: the Pause notes are ours, written after reading the current pack and the spec sheet from the brand and then brewing it at the recommended water temperature and steep time. The Q and A tab, further down, is where Pause storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperatures are published.
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The Story Behind the Twinings Tea Brand
Tea culture has had Twinings as a global leader since 1706, the year Thomas Twining first sold tea from his shop on London's Strand.- The Soulful Blends: The Twinings tea brand created the Soulful Blends range to harmonize body and mind, drawing inspiration from herbal traditions. Pause is a standout for Twinings UK customers seeking a tea that supports them through the rhythms of life.
- Herbal Expertise: By balancing tart hibiscus and raspberry with smooth blackberry leaves and a light floral touch of elderflower and rose, Twinings has created a blend that feels both traditional and modern.
- Sourced With Care: Under a worldwide Twinings programme, tea farming is meant to last for the long term, with biodiversity protected and the lives of supply chain workers improved.
Twinings Commitment To The Planet
Sustainable tea production is an area where Twinings calls itself a pioneer, and it says each component of Pause is meant to respect the environment.- Packaging: Each part of a Pause pack, bags and carton alike, has its own recycling route, so read what the pack says and check with your local authority.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Pause, 20 Tea Bags 36g, 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: Each part of a Pause pack, bags and carton alike, has its own recycling route, so read what the pack says and check with your local authority.
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What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | Proportion | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus | 42% | The primary base providing a deep ruby red colour and a refreshing tartness. |
| Blackberry Leaves | 23% | Added to provide a gentle, rounded sweetness that balances the sharp fruit notes. |
| Raspberry | 10% | Natural raspberry flavouring brings a juicy, summer berry sweetness to the cup. |
| Liquorice Root | present | Included for a subtle, lingering natural sweetness without the need for sugar. |
Pack: Twinings Pause, a pack of 20 bags weighing 36g; a caffeine free infusion. For the best flavour, use it up within 18 months of the pack date.
Pause lists its defining components only; the rest of the body is a base that has not been quantified. Ingredients come from around the globe, and Twinings blends and packs to its own specification.
Packaging: Each part of a Pause pack, bags and carton alike, has its own recycling route, so read what the pack says and check with your local authority.
What's in Twinings Pause, 20 Tea Bags 36g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free herbal infusion built on hibiscus and blackberry leaves, with nothing in the bag beyond its named ingredients and whatever infusion base is used.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: the facility that packs Pause also handles nuts and cereals, which is why the latest pack should be checked for its cross contact wording.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Pause, 20 Tea Bags 36g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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