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Twining's Tea Breakfast Tea Irish
Beverages
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Twining's Tea Breakfast Tea Irish

Twinings
20 ct
Available at Foodtown
2
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Twinings Irish Breakfast is a classic black tea blend sold as a 20-count boxed package of tea bags, typically shelved in the grocery store’s tea and coffee aisle alongside other breakfast and black teas. You’ll find it near English and Irish blends, everyday black teas, and hot beverage essentials like honey and powdered milk. It’s positioned for morning rituals and social breakfast occasions — thought of as a sturdy, wake-up cup for weekday mornings, weekend brunches, or a simple hot pick-me-up during travel. The Twinings brand leans on heritage and reliability: messaging emphasizes trusted Master Blenders, global sourcing, and “robust” or “pure” black tea, appealing to adults who value routine, tradition, and consistent flavor rather than novelty. The label uses wellness-forward language (“helps you feel good inside and out”) and purity cues (“pure black tea”), but the product is not marketed as a children’s item, nor does the packaging claim organic certification on its face. In plain processing terms this is a minimally processed product — dried and blended tea leaves packaged in individual bags. Sensory details: the tea delivers a bold, brisk cup with dark amber color and astringent, malty notes (Assam-like strength) that stand up well to milk and sugar; the tea bags are paper sachets inside a cardboard box with individual wrappers or an inner envelope, making it convenient for single-cup brewing. Rituals include boiling water, a five-minute steep, and customizing with milk or sweetener, making it a practical staple in American households seeking a comforting, no-fuss hot beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories2
% 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

Black, Tea..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single ingredient (black tea) that is dried, blended, and packaged with no added sugars or additives, so it is classified as an unprocessed/minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Twining's Tea Breakfast Tea Irish

When it comes to tea, healthy can mean different things to different people. Twinings Breakfast Tea Irish is low in calories (just 2 per serving!) and has no added sugars or preservatives, making it a pretty solid choice for a warm beverage. If you're looking to cut back on sugary drinks, this tea can be a refreshing swap!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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