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: our editorial review of the current pack format, set beside the brand spec sheet, produced this tasting profile, and brewing trials, timed and heated as the pack recommends, backed it up. The Q and A tab below goes deeper on how to store Pure Fennel, how long it stays fresh and which brewing temperatures suit it.
Curator’s notes
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Twinings fennel tea is a bold herbal tea for the drinker who likes strong flavour 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
In 1706 at 216 Strand, London, Thomas Twining started the business that became Twinings, and that original shop is still open, with no tea shop anywhere having traded for longer. Nine generations of the family ran the firm, and Stephen Twining is its ambassador now. Royal Warrant, 1837, Queen Victoria: that is the history behind the Twinings name, and tea from the company is still bought by the UK Royal Household.
Our Commitment To The Planet
Twinings says your daily cup should not come at the earth's expense.
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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: Fennel bags and their box may follow separate disposal routes, so go by the pack and your local authority's guidance.
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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Make two bags strong in 200ml of hot water, five minutes, for a deep amber concentrate.
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Remove the bags and allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.
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Serve over ice in a tall glass, adding a slice of lemon or cucumber to lift 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: Fennel bags and their box may follow separate disposal routes, so go by the pack and your local authority's guidance.
Our commitment to the planet
The taste profile
How does it compare
Made with this tea
Brewing the perfect cup
To get the best flavour from your twinings fennel tea, patience is key. If you are looking for 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 fennel brew.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
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| Main Ingredient | 100 percent Pure Fennel Seeds |
| Latin Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
Pack: A caffeine free infusion, Twinings Pure Fennel, packed as 20 tea bags weighing 40g. Pure Fennel is best used inside 18 months of the pack date.
The listed components are the characterising ones, with the unquantified base filling the remainder. Mediterranean and Eastern Europe
Packaging: Fennel bags and their box may follow separate disposal routes, so go by the pack and your local authority's guidance.
What's in Twinings Pure Fennel, 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free infusion of fennel seed, which the ingredients table lists as 100 percent pure fennel seeds.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: nuts and cereals pass through the packing facility for Pure Fennel too, and the latest pack states the cross contact position.
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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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