Introduction
I started writing this review this afternoon as Twinings Breakfast Tea Bags are a regular addition to my shopping basket. Half way through writing the review, however, I had to go out to. Whilst in the car Don McLean's "American Pie" came on the radio. I hadn't heard it for ... Read review
Advantages: Delightfully uplifting tea that can be enjoyed at anytime of the day (not just at breakfast time) Disadvantages: If you are on a budget then Twinings Teas are a little costly ...
...this review this afternoon as Twinings Breakfast Tea Bags are a regular addition to my shopping basket. Half way through writing the review, however, I had to go out to. Whilst in the car Don McLean's "American Pie" came on the radio. I hadn't heard it for ages and instantly found myself singing along.
Back at home finishing the review had to wait. There were jobs to done, dinner to prepare and a thanks to my baby ... ...include all the details about Twinings Breakfast Tea Bags that I had originally wanted to write about.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please feel free to sing along too ... it's a little more complex than "Polly Put The Kettle On" but am sure you all know the tune.
=== Twinings English Breakfast Tea Bags (sung to the tune of American Pie) ===
I started writing this review this afternoon as Twinings Breakfast Tea Bags are a regular addition to my shopping basket. Half way through writing the review, however, I had to go out to. Whilst in the car Don McLean's "American Pie" came on the radio. I hadn't heard it for ages and instantly found myself singing along.
Back at home finishing the review had to wait. There were jobs to done, dinner to prepare and a thanks to my baby son a remote control to find. I'm one of those people who can't relax if I have something I need to finish so whilst chopping up vegetables my mind wandered back to my half finished review. I also found myself humming the tune of American Pie ...
Somehow the review and the song must have merged in my thoughts which I realised the moment I sang "Bye, bye other bags I could try" ...
When I returned to the computer an hour or so ago I completely scrapped my half written review and started again. I found the full lyrics to the song and decided to set myself the challenge of re-writing the entire song to include all the details about Twinings Breakfast Tea Bags that I had originally wanted to write about.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please feel free to sing along too ... it's a little more complex than "Polly Put The Kettle On" but am sure you all know the tune.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea Bags (sung to the tune of American Pie)
A long, long time ago … I can still remember How that morning cuppa used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my choice That I could use my reviewer’s voice And, maybe, they’d be happy for a while.
But October made me shiver With every review I’d deliver. Bad news on the website, I couldn’t think what to write.
I can’t remember if I cried When these tea bags on the shelf I spied. But then I felt a song inside, The Tea that Twinings dried.
Chorus So bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo, But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why Singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy. These should be the ones that you try.
Did you read a great review, Do you have faith in Ciao and dooyoo, If the internet tells you so? Do you believe in using your voice, Can you help shoppers make a choice, And can you tell me to which stores I should go?
Well I know that these cost slightly more Just less than three quid at the Tesco Store. There’s a hundred bags inside. So wave your Clubcards with pride.
They make a lovely tasting cup of tea, Uplifting and refreshing as tea should be. Yes it’s the only one for me The Tea that Twinings dried.
Chorus I started singing, Bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo, But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why Singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy. These should be the ones that you try.
Now these bags make a special cuppa. Perfect for breakfast but also for supper, And that’s how tea should really be. When the checkout girl revealed the price, I didn’t blink or need to think twice ‘Cause this was Twinings Breakfast tea.
Oh, and while the girl was totaling up, I dreamed about making a cup. The shopping was complete. My tea would taste so sweet. I read a review by sewbizzie, While my kettle boiled effortlessly. And it was tea break time for me. The Tea that Twinings dried.
Chorus We were singing, Bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why. And singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy These should be the ones that you try.
Hot water, lemon and a dash of milk, For a golden cup with a taste of silk. It cleared my cobwebs away, Perfect any time of day And reflected in the price you pay. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Now the kitchen air was sweet perfume With a biscuit in hand I whistled a tune I then got up to dance Oh, but I never got the chance ! My review was still incomplete My cuppa tasted fresh and sweet It was indeed a special treat. The Tea that Twinings dried.
Chorus We started singing, Bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why And Singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy. These should be the ones that you try.
Oh, just a pop a bag into your cup, Five minutes later, time is up. It’s now time to stir with lots of care. So come on: add your milk, or make it sweet Maybe lemon if you want a treat ‘Cause it’s the perfect drink for you to share.
Oh, this cuppa’s also good for you, Sounds far fetched but it’s also true. To keep you feeling well, Antioxidants as well ! With only 50mg of caffeine, These bags will let you sleep and dream. This drink really makes me beam. The Tea that Twinings dried.
Chorus He was singing, Bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why. And singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy These should be the ones that you try.
I met a girl who read reviews She was eager for some happy news, I told her there was no need to shout. She went down to the Tesco Store Where I’d bought Twinings Tea before. But the man there said they’d just sold out.
And in the car park: the shoppers screamed, The dooyooers cried, and the Ciao folk dreamed. But not a word was spoken, The internet was broken. And the three things I admire most: My cereal, egg and morning toast They taste much better by the coast With Tea that Twinings dried.
Chorus And they were singing, Bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo, But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why Singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy. These should be the ones that you try.
Chorus They were singing, Bye-bye, other bags I could try. Tried some Tetleys and some Typhoo, But my mouth was so dry. And them good old boys were drinkin Twinings, but why Singin, these’ll be the ones that I buy.
And, finally, if a more convential review is more your cup of tea I have also included my original review too ...
History & Background Information
In 1706 Thomas Twining started out as a tea merchant in the London Strand. The Twinings Company was still trade from that vet same address and today Twinings Teas are one of the world’s most popular and well loved brands. Twinings have possibly the largest selection of Teas on the market ranging from their “Everyday Teas” to their more select blends including the classics range, the aromatics collection the fresh and fruity teas and the moment of calm selection. They also produce a range of green teas, white teas and herbal teas as well as many decaffeinated versions of their most popular brands.In addition to this Twinings also have a range of coffees and hot chocolate.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea
Twinings English Breakfast Tea is one of Twinings best loved teas. Originally sold as loose leaf tea it is now widely available in boxes of 100 tea bags. High in natural antioxidants a cup of Twinings English Breakfast Tea contains just 50mg of caffeine (based on 200ml cup). Made from their finest blend of tea leaves from around the world English Breakfast Tea is full-bodied, refreshing and can be enjoyed at all times of the day (not just in the morning).
A box of 100 Twinings English Breakfast Tea Bags currently costs £2.89 from Asda (and are similarly priced elsewhere give or take a few pence). Compared to other leading brands they are slightly more expensive but there’s a reason that Twinings have been around for so long and that can be found in the taste. Twinings English Breakfast Tea is sold in a variety of different boxes, tins and even can be bought in a traditional tea caddy. The tea bags come in boxes of either 50 or 100 but it can also be bought as loose tea. In addition to this like many products in the Twinings range there is also a decaffienated variety of English Breakfast Tea.
Summary
It’s not only the taste that’s fantastic as Twinings English Breakfast Tea also has a wonderful aroma and appearance too. I highly recommend that you treat yourself to a box of these tea bags (or the loose English Breakfast Tea) as it makes a truly wonderful cuppa that you will really enjoy !!!
Advantages: Excellent taste, Great smell, good any time of the day. Disadvantages: Price
...never tried any of the Twinings range before as I am not a huge fan with trying different tea’s. It is a great alternative if you do not fancy a cup of coffee in the morning, but need a little boast. I have always thought about how much tea is drank from the average British person it must be a lot! Having poured some hot water into my cup at work I added the bag and a splash of milk. You can smell the tea straight away and I left it for a couple ... ...coffee. TWININGS Twinings was founded in 1706 and is an English specialty company for making high quality tea. In the UK Twinings has the reputation of being the countries best black tea. Having this long in experience you would think they would have the knowledge to what you need in a cup of tea. The first man Thomas Twining opened a shop in Strand, London and brought this pleasure of tea to the working people. This has carried on for all this time ...
blackmagicstar4 21.10.2009
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Advantages: tastes good, makes you feel good, warms you up on a winter day! Disadvantages: None.
...believe that the blokes of Twinings have come a long way since opening their own tea house in 1706. When people think of them they are usually being assosiated with making the different cup of tea such as the ‘Lady Grey’. However, it seems as though they fancied a change! And as a twining follower myself I certainly like the change! I think that it is good to see they have made a tea product that can suit the everyday usage which compliments the ... ...to the usual Pgtips, the twinings gives that creamier sort of edge to the tea. This could just be the way it reacts with the teabag, however, I like it. It’s not overpowering, which is good. The chemicals automatically react with my womanly brain and send me signals telling me that another day has gone, it’s all gooooooood. A cup of liquid that makes you feelgood. Wowzers. I feel that that is the only word to describe it. ===Purchasing the tea!=== ...
cocorocky 19.10.2009 (20.10.2009)
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Advantages: Great quality, great taste, the packaging really spells england, Disadvantages: None for me, but some poeple may feel the price is a little steep, especially if your on a budget
...The history of me and Twinings tea The every day life of an English citizen consists of waking up early, going to work or school, coming home and completing chores and house work, but although that seems like a lot of hard work and time consuming, we always manage to fit in time for a cup of tea, or 10 cups should i say,.? But when life gets you down and you feel like nothing could go worse in life, there's nothing better than putting the kettle ... ...very traditionally designed box, the twinings packaging really represents typical englishness. Simple but luxurious looking, twinings never let you down when it comes to appearance. The touch of Twinings Caffeine A lot of people think that tea is full of caffeine so they choose to avoid it, especially if they are on a caffeine free diet, but in fact on an average cup of black tea, contains about half the amount of caffeine than a cup of coffee. According ...
superstar141994 26.10.2009
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...has been squeezed out.
Twinings do not just do English breakfast they have a vast election on offer and most of them are available through your supermarket. Being that I generally purchase mine from the canteen I guess that the supermarket is going to be substantially cheaper than 35p per tea bag, which is what I pay, but as I said I squeeze every penny’s worth out of it. You can purchase the loose version of the tea fro £2.11 on the Internet, or ... ...bags will set you back about £1.80, as per usual it is advisable to shop around since all the supermarkets are cutting each other’s throats in order to sell you anything. The packaging is perhaps a bit bright for a morning, being that it is bright red with white lettering. It does however reflect the contents since that too is a uplifting and nice.
There isn’t actually such a thing as English tea the name is generally used for a group of teas specially ...
donf18 19.10.2009
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...packaging the box does have Twinings tea company claims of flavour, and other useful information. Regarding the box claim to have traditional tasting tea, this is certainly true as they have taken away the bitter taste of drinking tea.
==The Tea==
The tea itself is appealing and deep and rich in colour. It has orangey and brown and has very clear colouring. The taste is strong but mellow. Also it must be said that the tea is not bitter. There is ... ...that the taste is very mild. There is no strong smell and this makes it easy to taste. With milk it gives a pleasant rich brew of tea. This is very appealing and makes the tea have a nice fresh appearance. ==How does it compare to other tea's==
This tea is easy on the pallet, very refreshing without having any bitterness. Other breakfast teas can sometimes leave an unpleasant after taste which can be overpowering. This tea while mellow still has ...
costas1234 21.10.2009
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moan, grumble grumble” – but they were gratefully accepted nonetheless.
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