Twinings: Lemon Zest

Not too long ago, I received a large Twining box through the post containing an assortment of different teas.

One of these, was a single teabag of a tea named 'Lemon Zest'. As a huge fan of lemon as a flavouring I was naturally eager to try this unusual sounding blend.

On my blog I haven't really explored fruit-based teas although they are one of the teas that I am most fond of. When I tried Twinings: Lemon Zest, it quickly became one of my favourites.

If you're looking for a refreshing, soothing and rejuvenating tea - this is it. As well as tasting wonderful, Twinings: Lemon Zest is truly warming and reviving. This tea reminds me of a sherbet lemon drop; both gloriously sweet and sour at the same time.

Despite there possibly being a conception that lemons are always sour and maybe a tea flavoured like them would not be very enjoyable; with this particular blend that couldn't be further from the truth. This tea has a back-note of very gentle sweetness which adds to the enchanting aroma that steams from the cup.

I cannot urge you more to give this tea a try, it will definitely surprise you; it would also be great if suffering from a sore throat, as it has a tranquil and yet pungent flavour that would revive your senses; as well as sooth them.

I brew my tea for around 5 minutes or even longer as I enjoy a much stronger flavour - if you prefer a more subtle taste then brew for around 3 minutes; and of course don't add milk.

Boxes of 20 tea bags can be bought from the Twinings website here for £1.49; they are also available at some supermarkets.

© Photography taken by and copyright to Elizabeth Mawson and 'Tea is Always a Good Idea'.

Twinings: English Breakfast

So, after just a little over 3 months of university work and Christmas celebrations and festivities; I am finally back to my blog.

To begin the year I thought I would start with an ever popular classic. The Twinings English Breakfast tea.

This traditional blend is possibly the most popular tea of the Twining collection. It is the cup of tea you are most likely to get at a meeting or seminar; or at a cafe if you ask just for 'tea'. It is also the choice of my University who serve it throughout the day as their typical cup of tea.

This blend can be left to brew (as any black tea) to achieve a stronger flavour, but it still manages to capture a sweet and subtle flavour, which is completely unique. It is full of flavour and honestly I think would be liked by everyone.

This is part of the Twinings 'traditional' selection, which also includes my previously reviewed 'Everyday Tea', along with 'Traditional Afternoon'. So, if you're thinking of trying a new tea to accompany your breakfast over the next week - I urge you try Twinings: English Breakfast, it sure to be a great success!

I steep my tea for around a minute or slightly longer, and take it with milk and sugar.
Twinings English Breakfast tea can be bought at most supermarkets for £2.79 for 50 tea bags. Alternatively a single tea bag can be bought off the Twinings website here for £0.25.

© Photography taken by and copyright to Elizabeth Mawson and 'Tea is Always a Good Idea'. With help from Billy Warford.