# Brewing Twinings Defence (Elderberry and Blackcurrant)

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## Summary

How to brew Twinings Defence: just-boiled water and a good steep for a deep, ruby, berry-rich cup of elderberry and blackcurrant.

## Description

Twinings Defence is a caffeine-free berry herbal: elderberry up front, tart blackcurrant through the middle, with hibiscus, rosehip and a little ginger rounding it off. Being herbal, give it a full five minute steep in just-boiled water to pull out the rich colour and the fruit.

Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the Brewing Twinings Defence (Elderberry and Blackcurrant) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/fruit-tea/brewing-twinings-defence-elderberry-and-blackcurrant/Makes one cup. No milk needed; a little honey if you want to soften the tartness.

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