Organisers planning for 240 bags
If the refreshment plan specifies 240 bags, a 12 × 20 catering case meets that count without combining smaller boxes. Confirm that the chosen flavour and delivery arrangements work for the meeting.
Who is this for?
Hosts offering a caffeine-free option
Twinings describes its two berry trade infusions as naturally caffeine free, as does Clipper for Berry Burst. Check the claim on the exact blend ordered rather than assuming every fruit-flavoured tea is caffeine free.
Organisers handling ingredient questions
Keep the current packaging available so attendees can check ingredients. The Twinings berry cases and Clipper Berry Burst list liquorice root; NHS pregnancy guidance advises avoiding teas containing it.
What should you check?
Set the required bag count before choosing a flavour or pack format: an exact catering case, a nearby quantity and several mixed boxes solve different planning problems.
Exact 240-bag case
Choose when: The order must contain 240 individually enveloped bags; Twinings lists two berry flavours in 12 × 20 trade cases.
Trade-off: Each case contains one flavour, and both listed blends contain liquorice root.
250-envelope case
Choose when: Ten extra bags are acceptable and you want Clipper's organic Berry Burst catering format.
Trade-off: It does not meet an exact 240-bag order and also lists liquorice root.
Smaller mixed boxes
Choose when: A choice of fruit flavours matters more than buying one catering case; Twinings' 20-envelope collection contains four blends.
Trade-off: Reaching 240 bags takes 12 of those boxes and more preparation for the host.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Bag count | Check whether the order must be exactly 240 bags. Twinings lists 12 × 20 trade cases; Clipper Berry Burst contains 250 envelopes. Allow for planned refills and separate sessions when setting the quantity. | I need enough bags for the planned refreshment rounds without mistaking a nearby catering quantity for an exact match. |
| Serving format | Check for individually enveloped bags if attendees will help themselves. Confirm delivery arrangements for a trade case before fixing the meeting supply. | People will be taking their own tea, so clearly separated portions would make the table easier to organise. |
| Flavour choice | Choose between a single-flavour case and mixed boxes. Twinings' 20-envelope Fruit Discovery Collection has four flavours; 12 boxes contain 240 bags in total. | If I do not know which berry flavour the group prefers, I would rather offer a selection than commit the whole order to one blend. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredient list and caffeine claim for each exact blend. Twinings' listed berry trade cases and Clipper Berry Burst contain liquorice root; the NHS advises avoiding teas containing liquorice root during pregnancy. | Attendees may need to check a drink before serving themselves, so I want the original packs available and another clearly labelled option. |
Common buying mistakes
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Counting 250 envelopes as an exact 240
Clipper Berry Burst is a catering pack, but its 250 envelopes exceed a fixed 240-bag order by ten.
Put the required count in the purchase request and choose 250 only if that difference is acceptable.
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Using a caffeine-free claim as the only ingredient check
The listed Twinings berry cases and Clipper Berry Burst are described as caffeine free, yet their ingredients include liquorice root. NHS guidance advises avoiding teas containing liquorice root during pregnancy.
Check the exact pack before serving and offer a clearly labelled alternative where attendees need one.
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Ordering one flavour for a group whose preferences are unknown
The Twinings 240-bag cases each contain one berry blend, while its 20-envelope Fruit Discovery Collection offers four flavours.
If preferences are uncertain, consider a small mixed selection alongside the main supply or try flavours before committing to a single-flavour case.
Brand and retailer references
Twinings
Twinings UK B2B lists Strawberry & Raspberry and Cranberry & Raspberry as individually enveloped 12 × 20 trade cases.
- Each listed case contains exactly 240 bags and has a stated net weight of 1,092g.
- The cases are single-flavour; both ingredient lists include liquorice root, and trade delivery is subject to availability.
Clipper
Clipper Tea Shop lists Organic Berry Burst as a 250-envelope catering infusion.
- Clipper describes this blend as naturally caffeine free and lists organic ingredients.
- Its count is 250 rather than 240, and its ingredients include liquorice root.
Pukka
Pukka describes its fruit-tea range as organic and its tea bags as compostable.
- A range to consider when those stated pack characteristics matter.
- Check the quantity and ingredients of a specific product before using it for a 240-bag meeting plan.
teapigs
teapigs Trade offers whole-leaf teas, herbs and spices in tea temples for hospitality customers.
- teapigs Trade states that it has no minimum order quantity.
- Check the fruit infusion and pack count individually if the meeting requires 240 bags.
Tesco
Tesco's fruit and herbal tea range includes smaller packs, such as Tesco Red Berries 40 Tea Bags.
- Smaller packs can be used to try a flavour or supplement a meeting supply.
- Check how many packs are needed to meet the planned bag count.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's tea listings include Strawberry, Raspberry & Cranberry Tea Bags in packs of 20.
- A smaller-pack option when an additional fruit flavour is useful.
- Check pack quantities and local availability before relying on multiple boxes for a meeting.
Joybuy options for mixed boxes
This 20-bag mixed fruit-infusion box suits a meeting where flavour choice matters and the organiser can combine smaller boxes; it is not a single 240-bag catering case.
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Twinings Fruit Selection 20 Tea Bags 40g
Four fruit-infusion flavours offer a choice for attendees. Each box contains 20 bags, so 12 boxes contain 240 bags in total; this takes more preparation than ordering one catering case. Check the current ingredients on each blend before serving, particularly where liquorice root is relevant, and confirm delivery timing for the meeting.
Questions about meeting fruit tea
Is a 240-bag case enough for a work meeting?
A 240-bag case supplies 240 individual tea bags, not necessarily drinks for 240 different people. Count the planned serving rounds and allow for refills or further sessions before ordering; Twinings lists its two berry trade cases in a 12 × 20 format.
Do the bags need individual envelopes?
Individual envelopes are useful for a self-service refreshment table where people take their own portions. The listed Twinings 240-bag cases and Clipper 250-bag catering product use envelope formats; check the exact pack if this matters to your setup.
Is every fruit tea caffeine free?
Do not assume so from the words “fruit tea” alone. Twinings describes its listed Strawberry & Raspberry and Cranberry & Raspberry trade infusions as naturally caffeine free, and Clipper makes the same claim for Berry Burst; check the exact blend ordered.
What if an attendee is pregnant?
Keep the ingredient information available and offer another clearly labelled drink. NHS pregnancy guidance advises avoiding teas containing liquorice root, which appears in the listed Twinings berry trade cases and Clipper Berry Burst; a caffeine-free label does not answer that ingredient question.