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 Smell 5/5: Camomile

Flavour 5/5: Iron with lovely long-lasting camomile aftertaste, with very tender floral and pollen under-notes.

Colour: Bright amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused: 5min

Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Delicate and calming.

Ingredients – Camomile.

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or until desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container. 

Wight (g): 60

Price (£): 1.19/40 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.03

Price per 1kg (£): 19.83

Bags: Square-shaped bags without strings. They are put into a silver pouch that looks like made from foil.

Package: 3/5 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford

Produced for: Aldi stores Ltd/UK & Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: I enjoyed this lovely brew. Interestingly that the very mild almost unnoticeable floral and pollen taste appeared just after a few minutes after drinking tea.

This tea is delicate and calming indeed.

I did not like the way they had put tea bags in the box. The manufacturer even did not put all of them in a plastic bag to keep them fresh and secure from wet weather.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 31/10/25

Smell 3/5:  Gently bitter with hints of malt

Flavour 3/5: Bitter and mouth-pinch with hints of sourness and dryness in the mouth, followed by mild sourness and long-lasting dryness in the mouth.

Colour: Dark amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused (min): 2

Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Back/bags

Manufacturer's description: Rich and rounded

Manufacturer's advice:  Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or longer until the desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Wight (g): 250

Price (£): 1.39

Number of bags: 80

Price per bag (£): 0.02

Price per 1kg (£): 5.56

Bags: Round paper bags that the manufacturer had not put even in a simple, clear pouch to conserve tea from possible odour and bad weather.

Design of the tea box: 3/5

Purchased: Aldi/Scawsby/Doncaster/England

Produced for: Aldi stores UK /Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: I will start with what I liked from this tea, even though it was not my cup of tea. It was that gentle sound that I concluded was generated by malt presence in the brew.

I did not like that I could feel long-lasting dryness in the taste, which made me think the manufacturer could not remove caffeine completely.

Also, the price compared with the Knightsbridge Decaf tea is the same, but the way the manufacturer represents tea Iower and less considered. Judged from this point of view, I would recommend choosing Knightsbridge Decaf tea.

In general, it is a perfect alternative if you want to replace traditional black tea with non-caffeine black tea. I personally could not detect the difference.

The design of the ox tea is terribly low. In real terms, it should serve just 2 marks out of 5.

 Interestingly, the manufacturer has not mentioned what kind of black tea they have used.

Comments about the tea description: Was it rich? It was making me feel that it was rich, indeed.

Was it rounded? It was well-rounded for definitively.

 Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 24/03/26

Smell 4/5: Gentle citrus 

Flavour 5/5: Iron, florally with a gentle and soothing citrus flavour in aftertaste leaving a pleasant warmness in the mouth.

 Colour: Bright amber, cloudy 

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 minutes

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags/Herbal

Manufacturer's description: It is a delicate and citrusy herbal blend with added selenium to keep you at your best.

It is a blend fortified with selenium.

Ingredients – Basil, Burdock root, Fennel (23%), Ginger (8%), Lemon peel (16%), Lemon verbena, Lemongrass, Lemongrass oil, Natural flavouring, Rooibos,  Selenium, Spearmint (11%).

Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. It is important to maintain a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Fennel – sweet with a hint of spice.

Lemon – fresh and citrusy.

Spearmint and ginger – refreshing and gentle warmness. 

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 bag in a cup or mug, pour freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 5 minutes or until the desired strength is achieved. 

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Wight (g): 40g

Price (£): 1.39/20 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.07

Price per 1kg (£): 34.75

Bags: Simple square-shaped bags that are not even put in plastic a single bag to protect from wetness.

Package 4/5: It is a lovely design where we can see lemon, ginger and spearmint images. 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford/England

Produced for: Aldi 

Additional notes: When I opened the box I could feel a strong and pleasant citrus aroma.

I enjoyed the flavour and I can agree with the manufacturer that this tea has a warming ginger flavour, long-lasting. Only I could not detect sweetness as well as spearmint flavour in this brew, but overall, well done. 

I loved to see that on the box there were explanations of ingredient flavours and the educating part about selenium's impact on human health. 

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 31/12/24

Smell 5/5: Aloe vera

Flavour 5/5: Strong cucumber with gentle aloe vera and strawberry aftertaste.

 Colour: Bright amber/cloudy

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 min

 Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Strawberry flavour with cucumber and aloe vera 

Ingredients – Aloe vera as Aloe barbadensis (19%), apple flakes (13%), flavourings, biotin, green tea (37%), nettle (15%), peppermint (13%).

Biotin contributes to maintaining normal skin and hair, It is important to maintain a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. 

Aloe vera – clean and mildly sweet

Cucumber – crisp and refreshing

Strawberry – juicy and sweet

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 bag in a cup or mug, pour freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 5 minutes or until the desired strength is achieved. 

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Wight (g): 40

Price (£): 1.39/20bags

Price per bag (£): 0.07

Price per 1kg (£): 34.75

Bags: Simple square-shaped bags that are not even put in plastic a single bag to protect from wetness.

Package: 3/5 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford/England

Produced for: Aldi Stores Ltd and Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown 

Additional notes: I could feel lovely Aloe Vera and cucumber aromas when I opened the box. I found it interesting that a manufacturer has used cucumber as an ingredient. It is my first time to experience this.

It seems like a great combination of ingredients. I was surprised by how much cucumber can be felt in this tea. It is a masterminded brew in my opinion. Well done for the manufacturer.

The tea is wonderfully relaxing and an excellent choice on hot summer days.

I am pleased to see this tea as a great kick-off for The Tea of the Month awards.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 25/02/25

Smell 3/5:  Bitter

Flavour 3/5: Bitter, mouth-pinch and vague sourness followed by unpleasant, long-lasting bitterness in the aftertaste.

Colour: Dark amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused (min): 2

Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Back/bags

Manufacturer's description: Rich and rounded

Manufacturer's advice:  Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or longer until the desired strength is achieved. Add milk and sugar to taste.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Wight (g): 250

Price (£): 1.59

Number of bags: 80

Price per bag (£): 0.02

Price per 1kg (£): 6.36

Bags: Round paper bags

Design of the tea box: 3/5

Purchased: Aldi/Scawsby/Doncaster/England

Produced for: Aldi stores UK /Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: Interestingly, the manufacturer has not mentioned what kind of black tea they have used.

Comments about the tea description: Was it rich? I do not think it was rich.

Was it rounded? Yes, it was well-rounded

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 26/03/26

Smell 4/5: Gentle citrus

Flavour 4/5: Zingy green tea, iron taste, floral with zesty citrusy and floral aftertaste and soft dryness in the mouth.

Colour: Bright amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused: 5min

Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Light and zesty. It is a delightful green tea with zesty flavour, invigorating and zingy.

Ingredients – Green tea, lemon peels (dried) (2%)

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or longer until desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container. 

Wight (g): 76

Price (£): 0.65/40 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.02

Price per 1kg (£): 8.55

Bags: Square-shaped bags without strings. They are put into a silver bag that looks like made from foil.

Package: 3/5 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford

Produced for: Aldi stores Ltd/UK & Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: This tea was delightful, zesty and zingy indeed. The most of all I enjoyed lemon flavour.

I did not like the way they had put tea bags in the box. The manufacturer even did not put all of them in a plastic bag to keep them fresh and secure from wet weather.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 04/11/25

Smell 4/5: Sweetish, like blackcurrant 

Flavour 5/5: Pleasantly sweet like blackcurrants with notes of elderberry with a lovely sweet aftertaste with tones of echinacea.

 Colour: Burgundy, dark red, cloudy

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

 Deposit: Yes

 Infused: 5 minutes

 Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags/Herbal/Fruit

Manufacturer's description: It is a  delicate and fruity herbal blend with added vitamin D to boost your day.

Ingredients – Apple flakes, Apple pomace, Blackberry leaves (1%), Elderberry (2%), Flavourings, Herb (5%), Hibiscus, Nettle, Purple coneflower, Purple coneflower root (Echinacea purpurea) (5%), Rosehips, Sweetener, Steviol glycosides from Stevia, Vitamin D.

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. It is important to maintain a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. 

Blackberry leaves – natural sweetness

Echinacea – floral notes

Elderberries – sweet and juicy in tone.

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 bag in a cup or mug, pour freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 5 minutes or until the desired strength is achieved. 

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Wight (g): 40g

Price (£): 1.39/20 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.07

Price per 1kg (£): 34.75

Bags: Simple square-shaped bags that are not even put in plastic a single bag to protect from wetness.

Package 4/5:  It is a lovely box design with echinacea and elderberries.

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford/England

Produced for: Aldi/UK/Ireland

Additional notes: The manufacturer has not considered that tea bags can get damaged by weather.

When I opened the box I could feel a nice, sweet aroma.

This tea reminds me of forest fruit tea – the colour and smell seem the same.

I loved the strong blackcurrant leaves presence. It seems calming and soothing brew that I would drink again.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 31/12/24

REMARCABLE FACT: Nominated as The Tastiest Tea of the Month.

Smell 5/5:  Citrus, sweet

Flavour 5/5: Pleasantly sweet with gentle spiciness and lovely sweetness and citrus sourness in the aftertaste

Colour: White*

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water.

Deposit: Yes

Infused (min): 5

Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Herbal/bags

Manufacturer's description: Zingy and warming. A combination of ginger and citrus to create a naturally caffeine-free drink which is invigorating, warm and zesty.  Perfect to enjoy any time of day.

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or until the desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Wight (g): 80

Price (£): 1.35

Number of bags: 40

Price per bag (£): 0.03

Price per 1kg (£): 16.88

Bags: Square-shaped bags without strings. They are put into a silver pouch that looks like made from foil.

Design of the tea box 4/5: The design of the tea box appears appealing, indeed. I loved the yellow colour and the lovely drawings of lemon and ginger. I assume that green leaves were ment a lemon tree leaves.

Ingredients – Acid regulator, citric acid, flavouring, chicory root fibre, ginger (35%), sweet blackberry leaves, lemon peel (3%), lemongrass (3%), lime peel,

Purchased: Aldi/Clayton/Bradford/England

Produced for: Aldi stores UK /Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: I loved everything about this tea. The aroma of the tea was pleasant and the taste was gentle.

Additionally, I would like to say that this tea seems to be one of the most loved herbal teas at Aldi as it disappears from the store shelves quickly.

*The tea had a pale-yellow colour, which is the reason why I called it white, meaning it almost had no colour.

Comments about the tea description: Was it zingy? It was gently zingy tasting tea

Was it warming? Yes, it was warming and soothing.

Was it invigorating? Yes, it was invigorating. I would like to say, softly and gently, not invigorating harmingly.

Was it zesty? No, it was not. It was tender and enjoyable.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 31/03/26

Smell 4/5: Earthy

Flavour 3/5: Gently bitter with iron undertones and earthy, floral aftertaste and long lasting dryness in the mouth.

Colour: Bright amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused: 5min

Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Light and delicate. Light and delicious green tea, smooth and refreshing.

Ingredients – Green tea

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or longer until desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container. 

Wight (g): 76

Price (£): 0.65/40 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.02

Price per 1kg (£): 8.55

Bags: Square-shaped bags

Package: 3/5 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford

Produced for: Aldi stores Ltd/UK & Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: This was an ordinary green tea without anything outstanding.

I did not like the way they had put tea bags in the box. The manufacturer even did not put all of them in a plastic bag to keep them fresh and secure from wet weather.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 03/11/25

Smell 5/5: Fresh, peppermint, vivid

Flavour 5/5: Floral, gently fresh, with a lovely peppermint and tender sweetness with continuous floral notes in the aftertaste.

Colour: Dark amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused: 5min

Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Soothing and refreshing

Ingredients – Peppermint.

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or until desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container. 

Wight (g): 60

Price (£): 1.19/40 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.03

Price per 1kg (£): 19.83

Bags: Square-shaped bags without strings. They are put into a silver bag that looks like made from foil.

Package: 3/5 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford

Produced for: Aldi stores Ltd/UK & Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: I enjoyed the moment I opened the tea box, the fresh and peppermint aroma fulfilled my kitchen.

Also, I loved the wonderful flavour this tea. It had Tetley Herbal Tea Peppermint quality.

I wish every tea bag would wrapped into a sachet, but the representation was so bac, that the manufacturer even did not put all of them in a plastic bag to keep them fresh and secure from wet weather.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 05/11/25

Smell 3/5:  Bitter, with hints of malt

Flavour 4/5: Very bitter with hints of floral flavours, maltiness and dryness in the aftertaste, sour sweet malt.

Colour: Dark amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused (min): 2

Caffeine-free: No

Tea type: Black/bags

Manufacturer's description: Rich and rounded. Black tea in tea bags.

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag into a cup or a mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or until desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve. Add milk and sugar to taste.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container. 

Wight (g):500

Price (£): 1.85

Number of bags: 160

Price per bag (£): 0.01

Price per 1kg (£): 3.70

Bags: Round paper bags. The manufacturer did not even put all the bags into a simple clear plastic pouch to protect the tea from possible bad weather.

Package design:  2/5

Purchased: Aldi/Clayton/Bradford/England

Produced for: Aldi stores UK /Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: Interestingly that the manufacturer has not mentioned what kind of black tea they have used.

I was surprised to feel malt aroma when I smelled the tea. It was a pleasant sensation.

Comments about the tea description: Was it rich? I am not sure, but it was as the black tea should be.

Was it rounded? Yes. I loved its boldness of flavours.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 21/03/26

Smell 5/5: Woody

Flavour 4/5: Floral, leaving long-lasting tender sweetness in the aftertaste.

Colour: Dark amber

Tested (ml): 200ml hot water

Deposit: Yes

Infused: 5min

Caffeine-free: Yes

Tea type: Bags

Manufacturer's description: Delicious and refreshing. Rooibos is grown only in South Africa. It is known for its sweet, yet woody flavour and is naturally free from caffeine. 

Ingredients - rooibos

Manufacturer's advice: Place 1 tea bag in a cup or mug. Pour on freshly boiled water and allow to stand for 3 – 5 minutes or longer until the desired strength is achieved. Remove bag, stir and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong odours and direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container. 

Wight (g): 100

Price (£): 0.89/40 bags

Price per bag (£): 0.02

Price per 1kg (£): 8.90

Bags: Square-shaped bags without strings. They are put into a silver bag that looks like made from foil.

Package: 3/5 

Purchased: Aldi/Bradford

Produced for: Aldi stores Ltd/UK & Ireland

Manufacturer: Unknown

Additional notes: The aroma I used to characterise as a sauna is a woody smell. I love that aroma, as it reminds me of a sauna and good times spent with my friends.

It has a wonderful floral flavour with tender sweetness running along.

I loved this tea. It is calming and relaxing. It is hard to say whether it is refreshing, but definitely, it is delicious. I assume it is a great companion before going to sleep, reading a book or having a good time with friends.

Also, I would not call the flavour as woody, but floral. On the other hand, maybe this is another characteristic of floral flavour.

Tested: Bradford/England

Date: 24/01/25

Smell: 5/5 It is sweet, very strong and enjoyable.

Flavour; 3/5 It is weak.

 Colour: 5/5 It is beautifully golden. 

Infused: 15 min

Manufacturer's description: It is a perfect blend with vitamin B3. It helps support normal psychological functions and ready for good night's sleep.

 Price: 4/5 £0.69/20 bags. £0,04 per bag.

Weight: 40g

Box: 4/5 It is a nice design box with apple and camomile images. 

Bags: 3/5 They are very simple square-shaped bags without a string. 

Produced for: Aldi Stores in England and Ireland. 

Manufacturer: Unknown

Tested: Bradford/West Yorkshire/England.

Date: February 2023