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Twining's Tea Chai
Beverages
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Twining's Tea Chai

Twinings
20 ct
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Twinings Twining's Tea Chai is a small, familiar box you’ll usually spot on the supermarket tea and coffee aisle—shelved alongside other flavored black teas, chai blends, and specialty tisanes, often near honey, sugar and single-serve creamers. The compact 20-count carton signals an everyday premium: not artisanal loose-leaf, but a reliable branded option for people who want a spiced chai experience without the blender or spice mortar. It suits grocery runs for cozy mornings, weekend brunches, or quiet evenings when someone wants a warming cup that reads a little bit exotic on the label. Brand positioning leans classic and slightly upscale; Twinings markets to adults who value heritage and convenience, evoking British tea tradition with a cosmopolitan twist—appealing to professionals and home entertainers who like a tasteful, low-effort indulgence. Label cues emphasize "natural" flavors and spice notes; there’s no child-oriented graphics, no bold health claims or organic seals on the listed ingredients, so it reads as mainstream, slightly wholesome rather than medical. In plain terms it’s a packaged flavored black tea: dried tea leaves combined with spice-derived flavorings and blended to consistent taste. Sensory details are straightforward—dry, brittle tea bags dusted with dark, fragrant tea and spice aromatics; steeped it produces a reddish-brown, brisk cup with warm notes of cinnamon, cardamom and clove; many people prepare it plain or with milk and sweetener as a ritual, spooning, steeping and sipping from a favorite mug. Packaging is recyclable cardboard box with individually tagged tea bags or stringless sachets depending on the market.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
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

Black, Tea,, Natural, Chai,, Cinnamon,, and, Ginger, Flavours, with, Other, Natural, Flavours,, Cardamom,, Clove..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on dried black tea, the inclusion of concentrated "natural" chai and spice flavour blends represents industrial flavoring and formulation, placing it in NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) rather than a minimally processed product.

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Common Questions about Twining's Tea Chai

When it comes to health, Twinings Chai can be a delightful addition to your routine, especially if you’re looking for a cozy, spiced beverage without the guilt. It’s free from added sugars and preservatives, making it a better choice compared to many sweetened drinks. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different folks, so consider how it fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

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