Go on, go on, go on, go on father... (Twinings Fresh & Fruity Blueberry and Apple Tea)

Member Name: JJJJ

Product:	Twinings Fresh & Fruity Blueberry and Apple Tea
Date:	23/04/09 (405 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice smell, no caffeine

Disadvantages: Flavour slightly bland

Yesterday I wrote a review on the very pleasant 'Twinings Cranberry, Raspberry & Elderflower Tea', and the experience has inspired me to perform yet another tea-based write-up. Today it's the turn of 'Fresh & Fruity Blueberry & Apple', which is again a Twinings product.

Described as "a distinctive, full-bodied blend with a little taste of autumn", I was hoping this one would be as good as yesterdays offering.

Price and Availability
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You can purchase Twinings Blueberry and Apple Tea from all the main supermarkets, a variety of health food shops, and some newsagents. In terms of the price, the twenty tea-bag box retails at 95p.

Ingredients
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This particular tea is completely caffeine free, and consists of;
Hibiscus, Natural Apple Flavouring (10%), Natural Blueberry Flavouring (10%), Rosehips, Apple Pieces, and Liquorice Root.

Aroma and Taste
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The text on the packet informed me to brew the tea for two to three minutes in freshly boiled water, which resulted in a very deep, red wine coloured drink. The smell was quite pungent, but in a good way, reminding me of Tesco's delicious Blueberry Muffins, which I used to be addicted to (but that's another story).

I found the flavour to be not as strong as the Cranberry, Raspberry & Elderflower, although the overall taste was still pleasant. Even though the aroma was predominantly blueberry, the taste seemed to be more appley - which presents itself as a slightly sour but subtle flavour.

Would I buy it again?
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Although pleasant, Twinings Blueberry & Apple isn't really my cup-of-tea (pardon the pun). The drink is refreshing and fruity, but I preferred the taste of the Cranberry, Raspberry & Elderflower version, which seemed to have a fuller flavour. That said, I would still recommend this particular drink as a healthy and caffeine free alternative to normal tea and coffee.

Summary: Healthy tea, not for me.