Twinings English Afternoon Tea, Tea Bags, 20-Count, 1.41 oz. Boxes (Pack of 6)

by Twinings

Product Features

• Case of six 20-count boxes (total of 120 individually wrapped tea bags)
• Medium-bodied blend of select Keemun and Ceylon black teas
• Brisk and refreshing with full flavor
• Bright in color; natural source of antioxidants
• English specialty tea company founded in 1706

Product Description

About the Brand

Since 1706, Twinings has been at the forefront of the tea trade. Customers in more than 100 countries enjoy Twinings products, and not just the popular traditional favorites: Twinings now includes products such as fruit and herbal infusions, aromatic teas, and iced teas. These fresh flavors reflect a worldwide trend toward a healthier and more varied lifestyle. The new flavors are as successful as the traditional ones, because Twinings prepares them using skills acquired through three centuries of experience. After quenching thirsts for so many generations, no one knows better than Twinings how to deliver a drink that's in perfect condition. Although British-based, and still operating in England, Twinings also has plants in North Carolina and Calcutta, India. Success in the competitive worldwide tea market was confirmed in 1972 (and again in 1977) when Twinings became the first tea company to win a Queen's Award for Export.

Product Description

First started as much needed refreshment between lunch and dinner, afternoon tea is now an important fixture of British life. Twinings English Afternoon Tea is bright in color with a brisk and refreshing flavor. Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up or whenever you need a little revitalizing, this tea is best served with milk and sweetener to bring out the optimal flavor. English Afternoon is a brisk and lively black tea with the flavor of smokiness and earthiness combined with elements of sweetness.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F4DKAI
• UPC: 070177506513 070177155766
• Item model number: 05330
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,243 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite, February 24, 2009

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Alfonso "A Reader" (Baltimore, MD, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twinings English Afternoon Tea, Tea Bags, 20-Count, 1.41 oz. Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I have enjoyed Twinings teas for, oh, more than 20 years now. I was immediately suspicious of this new blend, if only because Twinings seemed to be attempting to capitalize on people's renewed appreciation for the tradition of afternoon tea. Too often, especially in America, this meal is referred to as "high tea" to make it sound like a fancy event, even though high tea and afternoon tea differ in ways that have nothing to do with elegance. English Afternoon Tea sounded a little quaint, and Twinings already offers so many varieties of tea that it was hard to believe there could be anything new that would be worthwhile.

As it happens, this tea is my new favorite. It doesn't have the dainty flavorings or fragrance of Earl Grey or Lady Grey, my former favorites, nor does it contain the thundering levels of caffeine in English or Irish Breakfast Tea. Instead, it includes elements from both ends of the spectrum. Like the Lady and the Earl, it has little enough caffeine that I can toss back cup after cup without getting jumpy. And like the breakfast teas, it has more of a bold black-tea edge that in this case isn't masked by bergamot or citrus notes. But with English Afternoon Tea, this edge is mellower and more refined than in the breakfast teas. It has more interest and character than a simple orange pekoe (the baseline for black tea) but without resorting to bitter or acerbic flavors.

Any tea drinker should enjoy English Afternoon Tea. It's surprisingly good, and despite the name, it's a fine way to start the day. I only wonder why Twinings didn't come up with it sooner!

One final thought: Adding a little milk to tea--never cream, although at afternoon tea, it's properly called cream--causes the tannins in the tea to attack the milk proteins. As a result, the tannins are neutralized and won't attack your tongue. What this means for you is that the tea will cause less of the dry, mouth-puckering sensation you might have encountered eating walnuts or drinking dry red wine. If you've never tried milk in your tea, I recommend adding just a little.

For a fascinating little blurb about how tea led to urbanization (who knew?), click here. This brief book excerpt is interesting, and not only because it includes the wonderful phrase "microbial holocaust"!

http://scienceblogs.com/mikethemadbiologist/2007/07/did_tea_drinking_lead_to_urban.php

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice tea, April 2, 2007

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Trio of Bunnies "house-rabbit-fan" (Nashua, NH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Twinings English Afternoon Tea, Tea Bags, 20-Count, 1.41 oz. Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I tried this tea after reading some favourable reviews and I really enjoy it. It's similar in strength to the English Breakfast, but I think it's a bit sweeter in taste. I think it has a nice, rich scent to it. Usually I drink the English Breakfast tea, but some mornings I'll drink this one when I want something smoother, less bold.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite afternoon tea, January 3, 2007

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This review is from: Twinings English Afternoon Tea, Tea Bags, 20-Count, 1.41 oz. Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

Not too strong, but full of taste. Great price, convenient delivery.