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You can now buy gin and tonic tea bags… and this is where you can get them

The tea bags are a combination of green tea, real juniper berries and handpicked botanical including fennel, coriander and lemon balm and are designed to be topped with fresh lime and cucumber

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GIN and tonic lovers can now buy tea bags in their favourite flavour.

Fancy a G and tea? Head down to Fortnum and Mason and snap up the boozy inspired brew.

 The tea bags are available from Fortnum and Mason for £6.95 for 15
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The tea bags are available from Fortnum and Mason for £6.95 for 15Credit: Fortnum and Mason

The tea bags are a combination of green tea, real juniper berries and handpicked botanicals including fennel, coriander and lemon balm and are designed to be topped with fresh lime and cucumber.

The tea doesn't actually contain gin - but it does mean that gin fans can enjoy a version of their favourite tipple during the tea-round.

The tea bags come in packs of 15 from and cost £6.95

The brand describe the tea as a G&T "without the consequences" and shoppers have already taken to Twitter to express their excitement.

 

 The tea bags are a combination of green tea, real juniper berries and handpicked botanicals including fennel, coriander and lemon balm
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The tea bags are a combination of green tea, real juniper berries and handpicked botanicals including fennel, coriander and lemon balmCredit: Fortnum and Mason

One user wrote: "A cup of tea that tastes like a gin and tonic - now you're talking".

Another added: "OMG - Gin and Tonic tea bags!!!"

Someone else said: "Goodness! G&T tea. Absolutely spiffing!"

Will you be trying the new brew?

Yesterday, we revealed that Aldi is launching gin-flavoured mince pies for Christmas.

Alternatively gin lovers can now buy a range of Christmas jumpers based on the popular drink.

Online retailer Not On The High Street has launched an “gin-credible” featuring two green bottles hanging like baubles.

And there's even a beer pong inspired gin game that is sure to be popular with fans of the drink.