Doesn't Leave A Nasty Sting! (Twinings Wild Blackberry and Nettle)

Member Name: bluemoon37

Product:	Twinings Wild Blackberry and Nettle
Date:	25/09/09 (19 review reads)
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Advantages: Price, Flavour, Availablility

Disadvantages: None

I have never been a fan of a normal cup of tea or coffee, I think it runs in the family. I was at a friend's house and she offered me a cup of fruit tea, I was a bit wary because normally they just taste like boiled water.

Blackberry and Nettle tea is for sale at about the £1 mark in most large supermarkets. You get 20 bags for that price. I have to say that it looks to me that many people are put off by the nettle aspect as the box is always full on the shelve, more for me I suppose. I can garantee the tea isn't bitter, the nettle adds a slight tang but the blackberry is definately the dominant flavour. I find the sweetness of the blackberries really complements the bitterness of the nettle. They really neutralise it, giving a sweet flavour that works.

The tea is purple in colour, I find leaving the teabag in for a few minutes strengthen it and gives a beautiful blackberry stained colour. Ot smells of blackberries but the nettle compliments this and really offers a nice drink.

Before people ask, it is different to just drinking blackberry squash, there is a far more natural taste.

The nettle also has good properties. It is claimed that it soothes and cleanses the digestive system. As far as I'm concerned I don't know but it gives me another reason to drink gallons of it. It really does taste absolutely delicious.

Summary: Don't be put off by the nettle!