Twinings Green Tea with Jasmine

This tea strikes a beautiful balance - it's mild and refreshing with a delicate floral jasmine character that doesn't overpower the green tea base. What really sets it apart is the sweet aftertaste and the fact that it's genuinely not bitter, even if you steep it a bit longer than recommended. The flavor is subtle and authentic, with that fresh jasmine aroma coming through in both the dry bag and the brewed cup. When you pour it, you'll notice a clear, yellowish-green color that's quite lovely.

Absolutely! This is one of the most beginner-friendly green teas you can find. The individual tea bags make preparation simple, and the jasmine's natural sweetness helps ease you into green tea if you're used to sweeter drinks. Best of all, it's very forgiving - reviewers mention it doesn't turn bitter even with longer steeping times, which is perfect when you're still learning your preferences. The mild intensity means it won't overwhelm your palate.

The individual foil wrapping is actually a major freshness feature. Multiple reviewers specifically praise this because it locks in that fragrant jasmine aroma until you're ready to brew. Each bag stays fresh and aromatic, even if you're slowly working through the box over weeks or months. The downside? It does create more packaging waste and takes an extra second to unwrap, but most tea drinkers feel the freshness benefit is worth it.

This is worth mentioning honestly - while most boxes deliver that wonderful jasmine aroma and flavor, there have been reports of quality inconsistency between batches. Some customers received boxes where the jasmine scent was weak or the tea seemed stale. There have also been occasional mix-ups where the wrong tea was packed in the box, and some packages arrive damaged during shipping. That said, the majority of reviewers are quite happy with their tea, so these seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.

While it's marketed as enjoyable both hot and iced, the real magic of this tea is in its fresh jasmine aroma and delicate flavor profile, which shine brightest when served hot. The fragrant steam carries that floral scent beautifully. That said, the mild, sweet character and non-bitter nature would certainly work well for iced tea too - just brew it hot first to extract the full jasmine essence, then chill it down.

Reviewers consistently describe the jasmine as authentic and subtle rather than artificial or perfume-like. It's a genuine floral note that complements the green tea rather than masking it. The jasmine comes through clearly in the aroma when you first open the foil packet and continues into the cup, but it remains mild and refreshing throughout. If you're worried about that 'soap' taste some jasmine teas can have, this one seems to avoid that pitfall nicely.