Tesco

Smell 5/5:  Strong chamomile

Flavour 5/5: Chamomile with zinc in aftertaste

 Colour 4/5: Golden, honey

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 min

Tested (ml): 200 hot water

 Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Carefully selected for a pure, delicate taste that’s naturally caffeine-free.

Manufacturer's advice: Use 1 bag per person per cup, boil freshly drawn cold water and pour the water the moment it boils. Infuse for about 3 – 5 minutes according to your taste. Serve without milk.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container. Suitable for vegans.

 Price (£): 1.75/40bags

Price per bag: £0.04

Price per 1kg (£): 29.17

Weight: 60g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle white shape bags that are not put even in a simple bag to protect them from possible odours.

Package 3/5:  It is a very simple box in a lovely blue colour where we can see chamomile plants, the Tesco brand and the name of the tea.

Purchased: Tesco/Buttershaw/Bradford/England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: I could detect strong zinc in the flavour and as the chamomile plant is wildly used for sleep teas, it would be a great alternative before going to sleep and saving a fortune on expensive tea that are designed for good night sleep.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 28/04/24

Smell 5/5:  Strong peppermint, fresh

Flavour 4/5: Peppermint, iron

 Colour 4/5: Mustard

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 min

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: A refreshing peppermint infusion to help support normal digestion.

Manufacturer's advice: Add one infusion bag and approximately 200ml freshly boiled water to a cup. Allow to infuse it for at least 5 minutes, stir and gently squeeze the bag to release natural flavours. For a more intense flavour brew for longer.

A few ingredients – Lemongrass (40%), peppermint (16%), camomile, strawberry leaves, rosehip, lemon peel, orange peel, and Zinc gluconate.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container.

 Price: £1.75/20 bags

Price per bag: £0.09

Weight: 40g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle white shape bags not even put in a sealed-off plastic bag.

Package 4/5:  It is a bright green box with purple/pink flower plants on it.

Purchased: Tesco/Halifax/England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: Zinc supports normal carbohydrate metabolism and if I understand correctly then 1 bag contains 10% Zinc.

I can smell peppermint when the box is opened.

I tested the tea using 200ml hot water and soaked the tea bag in water for 5 minutes as the manufacturer recommended.

It was not exciting tea as the taste did not amaze me and it tasted as an ordinary peppermint tea. The only remarkable fact is that this tea has been added Zinc.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 18/03/24

Smell 4/5:  Tender green tea

Flavour 4/5: It has a gentle green tea flavour. It seems calming and soothing. Overall, I would agree with the manufacturer that it has a balanced flavour. It leaves a gently dry mouth and feeling as if you would been breathed in dusts of straws

 Colour 4/5: Greenish yellow

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 min

 Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: It has a balanced flavour.

Manufacturer's advice: Use 1 bag per person per cup, boil freshly drawn water and pour the water the moment it boils. Infuse for about 3 – 5 minutes according to your taste. Serve without milk.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container.

 Price /5: £0.80/20 bags

Price per bag 3/5: £0.04

Weight: 50g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle shape white bags.

Package 3/5:  It is a very simple box in green colour and green tea leaves branch on it. On the top of it, there is the Tesco logo with the name of the tea. 

Purchased: Tesco/Buttershaw/ Bradford/ England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes:  I would like to suggest to use at least two bags a time for a stronger and more distinctive taste.

Tested: Bradford/England

 Date: 15/12/23

Smell 5/5:  Strong, specific. It seems familiar, but I cannot recognise it.

Flavour 2/5: I did not like it. There was that specific taste. I assume it is Rosary, but I am not sure.

 Colour 5/5: Orange, pink, calming and relaxing, cloudy. It is so beautiful

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 min

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: A zesty fruit and herbal infusion to help support your immune system.

Manufacturer's advice: Add one infusion bag and approximately 200ml freshly boiled water to a cup. Infuse it for at least 5 minutes, stir and gently squeeze the bag to release natural flavours. For a more intense flavour brew for longer.

A few ingredients - Apple pomace, apple, orange peel (10%), rosehip, beetroot, ginger, hibiscus, peach juice granules (1.3%), vitamin C (80mg)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container.

 Price: £1.75/20 bags

Price per bag: £0.09

Weight: 40g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle white shape bags not even put in a sealed-off plastic bag.

Package 4/5:  It is a pink colour box with red flowers and yellow leaves on it

Purchased: Tesco/Halifax/England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: What made me wonder here is – that the manufacturer states there is 80mg of vitamin C. This confused me.

 I tested the tea using 200ml hot water and soaked the tea bag in water for 5 minutes as the manufacturer recommended.

I would agree with the manufacturer it was a zesty infusion indeed.

 was not my favourite flavour, however, in general, it was good. That if we judge neutrally. If I were asked if would I buy this tea, I would say no.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 09/03/24

Tesco Lemon & Ginger infusion

Smell 4/5: Strong ginger and tender lemon.

Flavour 3/5: Strong ginger flavour leaving ginger spiciness in long-lasting aftertaste. The mouth goes watery in aftertaste.

 Colour 5/5: Almost white, colourless.

 Deposit: Yes.

 Infused: 5 minutes.

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Blended for a balance of citrus and spice that’s naturally caffeine-free. It is a zesty and warming tea.

Manufacturer's advice: Use 1 bag per person per cup, boil freshly drawn cold water, and pour it the moment it boils. Infuse for about 3 – 5 minutes according to your taste. Serve without milk.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container.

 Price 4/5: £1.70/40 bags

Price per bag: £0.04

Weight: 80g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle white shape bags not even put in a clear bag to protect the tea aroma.

Package 4/5:  It is a straightforward box in orange colour with green leaves and slices of lemons on it.

Purchased: Tesco/ Buttershaw/ Bradford/England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: The manufacturer states that it is suitable for vegans. The tea has 38% of ginger and 3% of lemon peels. Interestingly, the manufacturer has also used lemongrass, rosehip and apple pomace.

Colour wise I would like to call it white tea. I enjoyed its untraditional colour.

I think here the manufacturer needed to use more lemon peels to make the lemon taste more obvious. So, to correct this fault, I would recommend adding a slice of lemon or squeeze little bit of lemon concentrate. In this case, flavours would go even. I would not recommend using 2 bags at a time as it can cause too strong a ginger flavour. I would like to agree with the manufacturer that the tea was zesty and warming, but not enough.

I so much enjoyed the cardboard texture of the box as it would be an old paper that has made this rough surface being kept for several years.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 08/02/24

Smell 5/5: Fresh peppermint aroma.

Flavour 4/5: Mild peppermint flavour, yet fresh, leaving long-lasting freshness in the mouth

Colour 3/5: Dark amber

 Deposit: Yes.

 Infused: 5 minutes.

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: It is mint and refreshing. Carefully selected for pure, crisp taste.

Manufacturer's advice: Use 1 bag per person per cup, boil freshly drawn cold water, and pour it the moment it boils. Infuse for about 3 – 5 minutes according to your taste. Serve without milk.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container.

 Price: £1.70/40 bags

Price per bag: £0.04

Weight: 60g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle white shape bags not even put in a clear bag to protect the tea aroma.

Package /5:  It is a simple box of green colour box with bright and dark green peppermint plant leaves and purple flowers on it.

Purchased: Tesco/Buttershaw/Bradford/England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores LTD

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: When I opened the box there was a strong refreshing peppermint aroma.

The manufacturer states that it is suitable for vegans. Taste was not as powerful as I expected.

I used 230ml hot water.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 28/03/24

Smell 5/5:  Pleasantly sweet, very relaxing and enjoyable.

Flavour 3/5: Chamomile which leads to tender sweetness in the aftertaste

 Colour 4/5: Mustard, bright amber

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 min

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: It has a relaxing floral blend to help support normal sleep

Manufacturer's advice: Add one infusion bag and approximately 200ml freshly boiled water to a cup. Infuse it for at least 5 minutes, stir and gently squeeze the bag to release natural flavours. For a more intense flavour brew for longer.

Chamomile 47%, passionflower herb 17%, cinnamon

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and once opened in an airtight container.

 Price: £1.50/20 bags

Price per bag: £0.08

Weight: 40g.

Bags 2/5: They are very basic-looking rectangle white shape bags not even put in a sealed-off plastic bag.

Package 4/5:  It is a lovely purple colour box with flower patterns on it in purple and orange/terracotta colours.

Purchased: Tesco/Buttershaw/Bradford/England

Produced for:  Tesco Sores

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes:  Interestingly, when I opened the box the tea bags smelled of pure cinnamon. I tested the tea using 200ml hot water and soaked the tea bag in water for 5 minutes as the manufacturer recommended. I noticed that the taste has a strong iron flavour. Overall the taste was ordinary and there was not anything remarkable about this tea apart of its fantastic aroma.

 Tested: Bradford/England

Date:  03/03/24