In a time when coffee was king, one man, Thomas Twining, went against the tide to share his love of tea. His passion turned a little-known drink into the nation’s favourite hot beverage. For us, tea is more than just a drink. It's been part of our daily lives and the lives of generations of tea lovers for over 300 years.
Teas Available:
Everyday / Black Tea :
English Breakfast Tea - 50's
What does it taste like?
It's a tea with a lot of body and a light finish.
Where does it come from?
We get to visit tea gardens all over the world to find the best teas for our English Breakfast. Full-bodied Assam's picked during the summer go perfectly with the fresh taste of high quality African teas. Our next stop is the beautiful Sri Lankan highlands, for tea leaves that add a real depth of flavour to the blend. A worthwhile journey for a truly great cup of tea.
What makes this tea different?
We only use high-grown Ceylon in our English Breakfast for the full depth of flavour.
HOW TO SERVE
DOING GOOD
INGREDIENTS
Golden & Well Rounded 100% Black Tea
Earl Grey - 50's
Our Classic Blend
In 1831 we created Earl Grey Tea in our shop on the Strand on the request of the Prime Minister. He loved it so much he gave his name to it. Before long it had taken London by storm and it is still a firm favourite amongst people who like things with a twist, who travel off the beaten track and don't always play by the rules.
What does it taste like?
Our classic Earl grey. A delicate tea with a delicious twist of citrusy bergamot.
What makes this tea different?
We carefully select a tea that is light, delicate and refreshing. It blends perfectly with the unique citrusy bergamot.
Ideal at any time of the day.
HOW TO SERVE
INGREDIENTS
Tea, Bergamot 4%, Natural Lemon & other NAtural Flavourings 1%Flavoured Black Tea :
Golden Darjeeling - 20's Enveloped
What does it taste like?
A gentle, graceful tea, full of subtle fragrant flavours.
What's the inspiration?
Really high up. Our pluckers live at around 6,500 feet, near the Himalayan Railway (they call it the Toy Train), where the tea grows on steep slopes. And if Darjeeling itself isn't special enough, there's also a never-to-be-forgotten view of Kanchenjunga looming in the distance.
INGREDIENTS
We pack our tea in England and pick it from fields all over the world.
HOW DO I DRINK IT?
To bring out its delicate notes, brew for 3 minutes.If you like a brisker flavour, brew for 4 minutes.
Add a splash of milk, or a dash of sugar if you like.
Smoky Lapsang - 20's Enveloped
What does it taste like?
Like an autumn bonfire, mellow and comforting.
What's the Inspiration?
In the Fujian province of China, tea pickers do things a little different. Instead of letting the leaves dry naturally, they smoke them over great pine pyres. It's how Lapsang gets its delicious smoky tones. And means your bonfire tea really did go through a baptism of fire before it brought comfort to your day
INGREDIENTS
100% Smoked Black TeaHOW DO I DRINK IT?
For a smouldering flavour, brew for 3 minutes.If you like a bigger taste, 4 minutes will give you a really smoky cup.
Spicy Chai - 20's Enveloped
What does it taste like?
Think cinnamon, clove and ginger. With the echoes of familiar tea and a flavour that lasts in your mouth.
What's the Inspiration?
Chai started in India, by infusing spices and tea leaves in milk. It's usually a recipe that's been passed down from grandmother to mother to daughter, generation by generation. Each house will have its own chai flavour. And this one's our favourite.
How to Prepare The Perfect Chai
- Use a tall glass mug
- Add the tea bag and cover with 1/3 of hot water
- Leave it to brew for 3 - 4 minutes
- Top up the mug with hot frothed milk
INGREDIENTS
Spice Flavour Black TeaBlack Tea, Ginger Root (10%), Cinnamon (10%), Flavourings (8%)
HOW DO I DRINK IT?
Brew for 3 minutes for a gently warming cup.Or 4 minutes for spice that knocks your socks off.
Make it a little sweeter with sugar, if you like.
Or add a dash of milk.
Fruit & Herbal Tea :
Organic Calming Camomile - 20's
A sea of white and yellow flowers dance under a brilliant blue sky.
We harvest our organic camomile during the warm summer months, selecting the pollen heads, as they're the sweetest part. This delicate floral infusion if traditionally used to help you relax, so sink into a deep armchair and let your worries drift away.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar.
INGREDIENTS
Organic Camomile
Soothing Camomile & Honey - 20's
Camomile flowers are a magnet for busy bees in the summer months.
We've only used the pollen heads in this blend as they're the sweetest part of the plant, and added a hint of honeyed loveliness and aromatic vanilla. Traditionally, camomile has been used to help you relax, so sink into a deep armchair and let your worries drift away.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
Camomile, Natural Vanilla and Honey Flavourings with Other Natural Flavourings (7%)
Warming Camomile & Spiced Apple - 20's
Autumn's a time when the world unwinds, ready for winter.
When orchards are bursting with crisp apples and the ground is strewn with golden leaves. You can kick back too with this soothing blend of floral, honey-like camomile, sweet apples and aromatic cinnamon. Traditionally, camomile has been used to help you relax, so sink into a deep armchair and let your worries drift away./p>
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
Camomile, Natural Apple Flavouring with other Natural Flavourings (17%), Cinnamon (11%)
Cherry & Cinnamon - 20's
Wrap yourself up in the naturally sweet taste and aroma of juicy, ripe cherries.
Their ever-so-slight sharpness has been carefully balanced with a touch of warm, spicy cinnamon and a sprinkle of blackberry and orange leaves. Velvety, rich and refreshing, this is the perfect winding-down treat.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day. Fancy yours chilled? Allow this infusion to cool before adding some ice.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Natural Cherry Flavouring with Other Natural Flavourings (13%), Blackberry Leaves (11%), Orange Leaves (11%), Cinnamon (9%), Rosehips, Liquorice Root
Cherry & Raspberry - 20's
Wrap yourself up in the naturally sweet taste and aroma of juicy, ripe cherries.
Their ever-so-slight sharpness has been carefully balanced with a touch of warm, spicy cinnamon and a sprinkle of blackberry and orange leaves. Velvety, rich and refreshing, this is the perfect winding-down treat.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day. Fancy yours chilled? Allow this infusion to cool before adding some ice.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Natural Cherry Flavouring with Other Natural Flavourings (13%), Blackberry Leaves (11%), Orange Leaves (11%), Cinnamon (9%), Rosehips, Liquorice Root
Cranberry & Blood Orange - 20's
Like the sun setting over the Mediterranean Sea.
Slice into a Spanish Sanguinello blood orange and you'll see your very own sunset glowing red, crimson and gold. We've paired it with the tang of cranberries creating a blend that's positively basking in warm sunshine, while still being mouthwateringly crisp and refreshing.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day. Fancy yours chilled? Let this infusion cool down first before adding some ice and a juicy slice of orange.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Apple Pieces, Rosehips, Natural Cranberry Flavouring with Other Natural Flavourings (8%), Natural Blood Orange (8%), Liquorice Root
Echinacea & Raspberry - 20's
Imagine fragrant, leafy raspberry bushes swaying in the breeze on a warm summer's day.
Rich, earthy Echinacea root joins juicy raspberries in this deliciously tangy infusion. With Echinacea, traditionally used to support the body's defences, drink it when you're not feeling your best or simply for the uplifting, fruity taste.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Echinacea Root (20%), Orange Leaves, Orange Peel, Blackberry Leaves, Natural Flavouring (6%), Natural Raspberry and Strawberry Flavourings with Other Natural Flavourings (6%), Liquorice Root, Lemon Peel
Cleansing Fennel-20's
Fields of yellow fennel flowers glow bright, their towering heads bobbing around in the sunshine.
We walk among them, selecting very best crops to harvest. Once the flowers wilt and dry, hundreds and thousands of tiny sweet fennel seeds are ready for harvesting. They're what create this incredibly fresh, aniseed-like infusion. Traditionally used to aid digestion, its perfect just after a meal.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
Fennel Seed
Revitalising Lemon & Ginger - 20's
Citrus and spice and all things nice.
Revive your senses with real pieces of warm, spicy ginger blended with the fresh, zesty taste of lemons.
It's perfect after a meal, as ginger has traditionally been used to aid digestion.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
Ginger Root (37%), Natural Lemon Flavourings With Other Natural Flavourings (25%), Lemongrass, Blackberry Leaves, Lemon Peel, Sweet Fennel, Natural Ginger Flavouring with Other Natural Flavourings (3.5%)
Mango & Strawberry - 20's
The familiar sweetness of strawberries dances with the exotic, rich aroma of tropical, sun-ripened mangoes to create this deliciously refreshing blend.
Mangoes with their lush, silky flavour meet the sweet aroma of ripe strawberries growing in an English summer's garden. It's like enjoying afternoon tea on an exotic Caribbean island. A little touch of real orange peel and orange leaves adds a refreshing touch to this rich and satisfying infusion.
- Naturally Caffeine Free
- All Natural Ingredients*
- 4 Calories per cup
- Sugar Free
Enjoy any time of the day. Fancy yours chilled? Try our Strawberry & Mango Iced Tearecipe.
Sometimes everything seems to whizz by so quickly, like being spun around on the dancefloor. Pause for a while and take a break, before continuing on to your own rhythm.
"YUMMY!"
"EXCELLENT PRODUCT. MY FIVE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER JUST LOVES THIS TEA."
- All our herbs are gently steamed, the process is gentle to protect their delicate taste.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Orange Leaves (16%), Natural Strawberry Flavouring with Other Natural Flavourings (10%), Natural Flavourings (10%), Orange Peel (7%), Rosehips, Liquorice Root
Invigorating Peppermint - 20's
Fields of soft green peppermint leaves sway with the breeze.
Each year we wait for the warmest months to come before we harvest when the leaves are rich in essential oils. It's what makes this infusion taste so minty and invigorating. For centuries peppermint has been used to aid digestion, making it perfect just after a meal.
Made with all-natural ingredients nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar.
INGREDIENTS
Peppermint
Pomegranate & Raspberry - 20's
Pomegranates are perfectly ripe when they're close to bursting.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Rosehips, Apple Pieces, Natural Raspberry and Strawberry Flavouring with Other Natural Flavourings (9%), Natural Flavouring (6%), Liquorice Root
Strawberry & Raspberry - 20's
Nothing says summer more than row upon row of soft, red fruits releasing their heady scent into the air.
And with this rich, juicy infusion, three different berries have been blended together to give the perfect depth of flavour: sweet strawberries, tangy raspberries and the noble loganberry, with its distinctive raspberry-blackberry taste.
Made with all-natural ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. Naturally caffeine free with no added sugar, enjoy any time of the day. Fancy yours chilled? Allow the infusion to cool before adding some ice and strawberry.
INGREDIENTS
Hibiscus, Natural Strawberry, Raspberry and Loganberry Flavourings with Other Natural Flavourings (16%), Orange Peel, Blackberry Leaves, Apple Pieces, Rosehips, Liquorice RootGreen Tea :
Twinings Pure Green Tea - Springtime signals the first flush of our pure green tea. As dawn breaks and the dewy mist hangs in the air, the first buds and leaves are picked to lock in the fresh green flavour. Gentle sencha steaming and pan firing brings a light, toasty flavour to the tea, for a cleaner, more refreshing taste. Once given as a precious gift in China, let this gentle tasting blend be a gift from us to you.
INGREDIENTS
PURE GREEN TEA
Green TeaTHE TWINING FAMILY
We wouldn’t have our beloved tea without this family; they are truly remarkable and have taught the world what there is to know about good quality tea. So far, ten generations of the Twining family have been there to watch it all happen, from the creation of our famous English Breakfast blend to supplying tea to the Red Cross for food parcels during the war.
In fact, Stephen Twining still works at the Twinings HQ and he is an important figure in making sure that everything is up to standard, spreading the Twinings message across the globe and helping to make sure Thomas's promise is never broken.
WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?
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The Twining family originate from Gloucestershire and there they held the occupation of weavers and fulling millers. Although their ties with the county went back many centuries, recession drove the family to London in 1684. With them went nine-year-old Thomas Twining, founder of the tea business.
In London, it seemed natural for Thomas to follow his father's profession by taking an apprenticeship with a London weaver. Attaining a trade was an essential for becoming a Freeman of the City of London; it was the key to any future business career.
The ambitious young Thomas Twining became a Freeman in 1701 at the age of 26. By that time he had turned his back on weaving and was learning a new trade working for a wealthy merchant and handling some of the early shipments of tea.
Thomas Twining went to learn his new trade from an East India Company merchant, Thomas D'Aeth. At that time, the East India Company was importing many exotic new products from around the world, including tea.
SOCIAL DRINKING TAKES OFF
Tea was officially introduced to England by the young Portuguese wife of Charles II, Catherine of Braganza, in 1662. She served it to her aristocratic friends and soon tea became the fashionable drink of the day.
Thomas was fascinated by the possibilities offered by this fast-growing beverage. He learned well and quickly and by 1706 knew enough to strike out on his own.
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It was in that year he bought Tom's Coffee House on London's Strand and so began the world famous tea business. The location of the shop was perfect. The coffeehouse straddled the border between Westminster and the City of London, an area that was newly populated with the aristocracy as a result of the Great Fire of London.
Coffee houses were now a popular feature of London life. Men - but never women - of all classes would gather there to drink, to gossip, and to do business. Coffee shops gathered a loyal clientele by specialising in particular products or by encouraging customers with common interests. Poets, for instance, would go to one establishment, army officers to another.
At this time in history popular drinks of the masses were gin, ales and coffee, people would even drink these at breakfast because the water was so contaminated. Thomas Twining took full advantage of this…
SO HOW DID IT GO FROM TOM'S COFFEE SHOP TO TWININGS?
Knowledge of tea gave Thomas Twining a competitive edge over other coffee houses. Despite high taxes and opposition from vested interests, the fashionable classes flocked to buy tea from Tom's Coffee House.
Competition between coffee houses was stiff. Fresh ideas and unusual promotional twists were what kept the business alive. The difference at Tom's was the tea.
Concentrating on tea showed great insight. Thomas knew it was a drink with great potential. Despite efforts to repress tea-drinking through ridiculous taxes, tea became increasingly fashionable during the early part of the eighteenth century, especially among the upper classes.
Soon Thomas Twining was selling more dry tea than wet. He even sold it to competing coffee houses. But only the wealthy could afford to drink tea. In 1706, Twinings Gunpowder Green Tea was selling for a price that is equivalent today in the UK to more than £160 for 100g!!!
WOMEN ARE BANNED!
The custom of the day discouraged 'women of high class' from entering the masculine world of the coffee house. But Thomas Twining was fast building a reputation for selling only the finest teas - teas that well-heeled London ladies were eager to serve in their drawing rooms.
Convention may have prevented these ladies from stepping inside Tom's Coffee House, but it didn't stop them waiting outside. While they sat in their carriage and their footmen would buy the sought-after tea.
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TEA FOR EVERYONE!
In 1837, Queen Victoria granted Twinings its first Royal Warrant for tea – she appointed Twinings as supplier of teas to her household. Twinings has had the honour of supplying every successive British Monarch to date.
When World War II broke out, neither bombs nor rationing could halt the flow of morale-boosting cups of Twinings tea. Tea-rationing, which had been introduced the year before, also failed to damage the business.
Twinings continued to supply wartime Britain with tea. Twinings produced tea for Red Cross prisoner-of war parcels, for the Women's Voluntary Service, and for many YMCA wartime canteens.
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RESPECTABILITY & EXPANSION
By the time of his death, Thomas Twining was serving customers with royal connections. His son, Daniel was the first Twining to export tea. His ledgers show that in1749, Twinings tea was being sold to America. The Governor of Boston was a customer. The Governor's tea seems to have got through without mishap.
When, a few years’ later, American patriots’ dumped English tea in Boston harbour, a distinguished writer noted: “…it was not Twinings tea the Boston rebels tossed into the sea.”
With success came expansion. By 1717, Thomas had acquired three adjacent houses and converted them to a shop. In those days there was no numbering but it was this house that is now number 216 Strand, the famous Twinings shop that exists today.
This was probably the world's first dry tea and coffee shop. After 300 years, the Twinings shop is still thriving on the Strand.
AFFORDABLE TEA
Richard Twining took over from his mother in 1771. Richard's knowledge of the tea trade was wide. At a time when tea was high on the political agenda, his negotiating skills made him a natural choice for Chairman of the London Tea Dealers.
As head of the tea trade, Richard had the ear of William Pitt, the Prime Minister. He argued persuasively that revenues would be greater from lower taxation. High levels of duty only served to encourage smuggling. Pitt listened and he acted. The Commutation Act of 1784 slashed tea taxes and at last made tea affordable to all.
This marked the beginning of tea-drinking as part of everyday life and in that fact the tea revolution!
TWININGS HISTORY TIMELINE
1787: Twinings chooses its logo. Today, it is the oldest commercial logo that has been in continuous use since it was made
1837: Queen Victoria makes Twinings an official Royal Warrant holder
1910: Twinings opens its first shop in France
1933: Twinings first blends its famous English Breakfast
1956: Twinings makes tea bags for the first time
1972: Twinings becomes the first company to win the Queen's Award for Export
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TWININGS TODAY
More than 300 years later, the passion for tea is still here - and so are we. We still sell tea from Thomas's shop, and we still work hard to bring new blends to tea lovers. Now, we have over 500 varieties and our teas are drunk all over the world.
Our expert blenders (we've got more of them than any other company) taste more than 3,000 cups of tea every week. So you can be sure the next cup you taste will be every bit as good as the one yesterday or the day before.
OUR RECENT HISTORY
- In 2004 we started working with the fantastic charity Save the Children and 10 years later together we helped over ½ million children in tea growing communities. See here to read more about our work
- We launched our world famous Everyday Tea 8 years ago and ever since it has brought everyday luxury to the globe.
- In 2006 we celebrated our 300th year!!
- In 2009 Twinings website went live
- We were the first to invent Earl Grey following the voyage from China made in 1831, and in 2011 we asked the Earl to come and sign our pack to re-make the mark from all those years ago.
- 2010 was the year that Green Tea boomed in popularity and we re-launched our Green Tea’s to include more innovative and inspiring blends like Mango & Lychee and Orange & Lotus Flower.
- 2011 we entered the social world! Twinings is on Facebook
- 2011 Twinings launches a Tea Academy scheme which involves the amazing folks at head office spending a week in tea growing regions around the world experiencing the quality and expertise of the Twinings process from field to cup.
- 2012 was the year we re-launched our Infusions Range. This included over 20 new exciting products from Liquorice, to Apple tea and Ginger to Buttermint. New, exciting and leading the world into the tea revolution!
- The 216 Strand shop was renovated to include a loose tea tasting bar so customers could come in and try all the wonderful teas we produce. If you're ever in the area go, it’s a must see!! For more information see here.
- 2013 – One Direction loves Twinings!! Niall Horan declares his love of our fruit and herbal Lemon and Ginger Infusion so we created his very own personalised box. Find out more here! We love you 1D!
- 2013 saw the launch of our luxury Signature Range which was personally created by our very own team of Master Blenders. They travelled the globe in search of the finest ingredients to create the finished blends. Read more here.
- 2014 Twinings Brand New Website Launches!! We have our brand new website that brings Twinings into the 21st Century and guess what, it works on your tablets and smart phones too!
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