📋 Basic overview
Type: black flavoured tea
Origin: Dilmah (a Ceylon tea brand from Sri Lanka)
Packaging: 20 teabags × 1.5 g
Alcohol: 0 % – non-alcoholic, contains caffeine
Character:
Dilmah Orange & Ginger tea combines traditional Ceylon black tea with the refreshing citrus aroma of orange and the gently spicy flavour of ginger. It offers a harmonious sweet and spicy flavour, ideal for moments of relaxation throughout the day.
🍊 Flavour profile
✔️ the subtle sweetness of orange
✔️ a spicy note of ginger
✔️ a full-bodied yet balanced black tea
flavour
✔️ an aromatic, spicy-citrusy aroma
✔️ a pleasant, long-lasting finish
☕ How to prepare
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Place 1 tea bag in a mug or teapot.
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Pour 220 ml of boiling water (95–100 °C) over it.
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Steep for 3–5 minutes, depending on the desired strength.
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Remove the tea bag and serve warm, adding honey or lemon to taste if desired.
💡 Tips for a better flavour:
• A shorter steeping time will bring out the citrusy sweetness and reduce the bitterness.
• Also delicious with honey or a light layer of milk foam as a variation on chai.
📊 Approximate nutritional values (per 100 ml of prepared tea)
(Green or black tea does not usually carry mandatory nutritional information; the following is for guidance only.)
| Nutrient | Value (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~1–2 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Caffeine | ~20–40 mg (depending on brewing intensity) |
🍽️ Recommended pairings
✔️ sweet pastries and cakes
✔️ chocolate desserts
✔️ light breakfasts (fruit, yoghurt, muesli)
✔️ an evening treat with honey or lemon
🍃 Characteristics and benefits
✔️ 0 % alcohol
✔️ contains antioxidants (polyphenols)
✔️ full-bodied and aromatic flavour
✔️ suitable served hot or as iced tea
✔️ promotes hydration and relaxation without calories
💡 Summary – Dilmah Orange & Ginger black tea 20 × 1.5 g
✔️ flavoured black tea with orange and ginger
✔️ non-alcoholic drink containing caffeine
✔️ low-calorie, sweet and spicy, and refreshing
✔️ easy to prepare (220 ml boiling water, 3–5 min)
✔️ ideal for everyday drinking and for an afternoon of relaxation