Twinings Pure Fennel, 20 Tea Bags 40g
Pure fennel seed and nothing else, so there is no hiding from the aniseed, this is a room-filling, liquorice-like cup that you will either reach for after every rich meal or never finish once. Worth knowing the sweetness and that liquorice note come from the fennel itself, there is no added liquorice. As a clean, single-note infusion it is well made and naturally sweet without sugar. Caffeine-free; ignore the indigestion claims and buy it only if you already know you like fennel, because it commits entirely.
Twinings Pure Fennel, in brief.
Twinings Pure Fennel is exactly what the name says, a single-ingredient pure fennel seed infusion, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the no-frills baseline against which every flavoured fennel blend is judged.
The fennel seed does all the work, giving the cup its naturally sweet aniseed-anchor character, a clean herbal backbone and a soft golden colour. No added flavourings, no spices, no fruit, just the seed, the right way to drink fennel if you want the proper aromatic structure rather than a sugary aniseed sweet in mug form.
A high-street pure fennel at an accessible price, the pyramid format giving the seed room to open during the brew and the cup reads clean.
Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
Curator’s notes
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Twinings fennel tea serves as a functional powerhouse for the herbal tea drinker who values efficacy over subtlety. Unlike the mild whisper of camomile, this infusion offers a confident room filling aroma of aniseed that signals immediate relief. By utilizing only the seeds of the fennel plant, Twinings ensures a
The Story Behind the Twinings
Twinings was founded by Thomas Twining in 1706 at 216 Strand, London, where the original shop still operates today, making it the world's oldest continuously operating tea shop. The Twining family ran the business for nine generations and Stephen Twining is the current ambassador. Twinings was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria in 1837 and supplies tea to the UK Royal Household today.
Our Commitment To The Planet
Twinings ensures that your everyday ritual doesn't come at a cost to the earth.
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Sourced With Care: This ethical programme goes beyond simple fair trade; it actively works to improve quality of life in the communities that grow our herbs. By supporting incomes and raising living standards, we ensure that every cup of pure fennel tea supports the livelihoods of the farmers who cultivate these premium seeds.
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Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Hot Brewing Guide
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Measure: Place one fennel tea bag into your favourite mug (approximately 200ml).
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Pour: Fill with freshly boiled water. Do not let it cool first; the heat is needed to crack the seeds' flavour profile.
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Steep: Infuse for 3 minutes for a balanced cup. If you require maximum digestive support after a heavy meal, leave it for 5 minutes to fully extract the anethole oils.
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Herbalist Tip: Always cover your mug with a saucer while steeping. This traps the rising steam and prevents the precious volatile oils (the stuff that actually helps your tummy) from evaporating into the air.
Cold Brew Guide
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Steep 2 bags in 200ml of hot water for 5 minutes to create a potent amber concentrate.
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Remove the bags and allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.
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Pour over a tall glass filled with ice and add a slice of lemon or cucumber to enhance the cleansing properties of this refreshing iced fennel tea.
Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Pure Fennel, 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: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Our commitment to the planet
The taste profile
How does it compare
Made with this tea
Brewing the perfect cup
To unlock the full potential of your twinings fennel tea, patience is key. Whether you are seeking immediate stomach relief or a refreshing cool down, the correct preparation ensures every drop is packed with active botanical compounds. Unlike standard tea, these seeds need time and heat to release their volatile oils, transforming your mug into a potent herbal tea remedy.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Main Ingredient | 100 percent Pure Fennel Seeds |
| Latin Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
Pack: Twinings Pure Fennel, 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. Mediterranean and Eastern Europe
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
What's in Twinings Pure Fennel, 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free infusion of fennel, 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.
- Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
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Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Pure Fennel, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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