Twinings of London Earl Grey Tea

Twinings of London is one of the world's most historic tea brands, with its heritage dating back to 1706 when Thomas Twining opened his first tea house on the Strand in London. The brand is famously associated with Earl Grey tea, as it claims to have been the original creator of the blend for Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, in the 1830s. Today, Twinings is a global leader in the premium tea market, offering a vast array of herbal, fruit, and green infusions alongside traditional black teas.

While the brand's heart remains at 216 The Strand in London, its manufacturing footprint is global. Twinings sources tea from dozens of countries and operates blending and packaging facilities in several locations, including the United Kingdom, Poland, and China, to serve different international markets. The brand transitioned from a family-owned business in 1964 when it was acquired by Associated British Foods (ABF).

Currently, Twinings is a core brand within the grocery division of Associated British Foods plc, a British multinational food processing and retailing company. As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, ABF remains the ultimate owner, managing the brand alongside other major labels like Silver Spoon and Primark. The company continues to focus on ethical sourcing through programs like Sourced with Care.