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Twinings Tea Herbal Peprmnt & Van
Beverages
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Twinings Tea Herbal Peprmnt & Van

Twinings
20 ct
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Twinings Tea Herbal Peprmnt & Van (20 ct) is a familiar boxed herbal tea you’ll find on the tea and coffee aisle, shelved near other herbal blends, boxed green and black teas, honey, and single-serve hot beverage mixes. The box plays into everyday rituals — morning calm, mid-afternoon wind-down, or a soothing cup before bed — making it a common grab on routine grocery runs or when stocking a pantry for guests. Brand positioning leans classic and accessible: Twinings markets itself as heritage tea expertise, aimed at adults who value trusted, comforting flavors rather than trendy wellness fads. The label emphasizes “natural” ingredients and flavoring (natural mint flavour, natural flavour vanilla type) and often uses clean, calming packaging art; there’s no kid-specific branding, bright cartooning, or organic certification on this SKU. From a processing viewpoint it’s a dried-herb infusion with added flavoring agents and packaged tea bags — not a complex food but not literally just fresh herbs either. Sensory notes: the tea steeps a clear pale infusion with a brisk, cooling peppermint aroma softened by a gentle creamy vanilla top note; the mouthfeel is light and clean, with a brisk herbal finish. Packaging is a small rectangular box containing individually wrapped or unwrapped tea bags, designed for convenience and consistent brewing (steep 3–5 minutes in hot water). Its ritual context is quiet and domestic: a cuppa between meetings, a bedtime routine, or a pot for visitors, signaling simple comfort and a low-effort small luxury in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Peppermint,, Natural, Mint, Flavour,, Natural, Flavour, Vanilla, Type..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is a packaged flavored herbal tea: primarily dried peppermint with added 'natural' flavorings and industrial packaging. That level of added flavoring and processing places it in NOVA 3 (processed) rather than unprocessed or fully ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Twinings Tea Herbal Peprmnt & Van

When it comes to health, Twinings Peppermint & Vanilla tea is a lovely choice for a soothing beverage. It's free from added sugars, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, making it a great option for those looking for a refreshing drink without the extra calories. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so consider how it fits into your overall diet!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
movie-night

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