The present invention relates to a flavouring composition for infusion beverages (in particular, teas), to tea bags comprising the composition and to a process for preparing the composition. The composition of the present invention is in the form of particles and comprises a flavour, a water-soluble material as a matrix containing the flavour incorporated therein, and water-insoluble carrier particles neutral with regard to flavour and taste, which are coated with the water-soluble, flavour containing matrix.