Twinings Sleep Passionflower, 20 Tea Bags 30g
Where the valerian Sleep blend goes citrus-floral, this one goes the opposite way: warm spiced apple, cinnamon, clove and vanilla, drinking like a mug of apple pie, with the passionflower and camomile just a quiet base under all that. So pick between the two on flavour, not the shared "Sleep" promise, which I would not bank on either way. As a cosy, dessert-ish, caffeine-free nightcap it is genuinely comforting on a cold evening; sweet without sugar, and the better choice of the pair if florals put you off.
Twinings Sleep Passionflower, in brief.
Twinings Sleep Passionflower is a caffeine-free herbal infusion from the Twinings Superblends range, built on camomile and passionflower with lemon balm, spearmint and added vitamin B6, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the floral late-evening alternative to the earthier Sleep Valerian or a plain camomile cup. I will leave the sleep branding aside and judge it as a cup, soft floral camomile up front, a delicate passionflower middle and a clean lemon-balm finish with a faint spearmint cool.
The camomile does the soft floral structural work, giving the liquor its familiar pale-gold colour, while the passionflower sits underneath as the herbal layer, gentler and more grassy-floral than the muskier valerian root used in the sibling Sleep blend. The lemon balm adds a soft citrus note that brightens the cup without tipping zesty, and the spearmint contributes a cool clean finish. Twinings have balanced the recipe so the camomile stays the lead voice rather than being flattened by the supporting herbs, and the pyramid format gives the leaf room to open during the brew.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine, so it suits late-evening drinking. Taste profile: soft floral camomile up front balanced by a herbal passionflower middle and a cool lemon-balm finish. What it is: a Twinings Superblends camomile-and-passionflower herbal, in the same family as the Pukka Night Time and Yogi Bedtime.
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. We run same-day UK dispatch on every order placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
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The Story Behind the Twinings Tea Brand
Twinings has been a global leader in tea culture since 1706, when Thomas Twining first began selling tea from his shop on the Strand in London.- The Superblends Masters: The Twinings tea brand created the Superblends range to marry their historic expertise in flavour with modern botanical wisdom. Sleep Passionflower is a standout for Twinings UK customers seeking a delicious alternative to plain herbal teas.
- Passionflower Power: Traditionally used to support normal sleep, passionflower is the hero ingredient here, blended expertly to ensure it tastes indulgent rather than medicinal.
- Sourced With Care: Twinings operates a global programme that ensures the long term future of tea farming by protecting biodiversity and improving the lives of workers in their supply chain.
Twinings Commitment To The Planet
Twinings is a pioneer in sustainable tea production, ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment.- Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Sleep Passionflower, 20 Tea Bags 30g, 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.
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Inside the pack
| Ingredient | Proportion | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Passionflower | 35% | The primary active botanical, traditionally used to support normal sleep functions and relaxation. |
| Apple Pieces | 15% | Provides a natural, fruity sweetness and a comforting texture to the blend. |
| Camomile | 14% | Included for its renowned soothing properties and mellow floral notes. |
| Warming Spices | present | A blend of Cinnamon (10%), Cardamom (6%), and Cloves (6%) for a gentle, spiced warmth. |
Pack: Twinings Sleep Passionflower, 20 Tea Bags 30g; caffeine free infusion. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
What's in Twinings Sleep Passionflower, 20 Tea Bags 30g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free infusion of sleep passionflower, 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 Sleep Passionflower, 20 Tea Bags 30g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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