Twinings Earl Grey loose tea

Twinings is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious tea brands, dating back to 1706 when Thomas Twining opened the first tea room in London. The brand is particularly famous for its Earl Grey blend, which it claims to have originated at the request of the British Prime Minister Charles Grey in the 1830s.

While the brand maintains its historic flagship shop on London's Strand, its production and sourcing have expanded globally. Twinings blends and packages its products in several locations worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Poland, and China, to serve international markets. The raw tea leaves are sourced from diverse regions including India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya.

Today, Twinings is no longer an independent company; it is a major brand within the portfolio of Associated British Foods (ABF). ABF is a global food, ingredients, and retail group headquartered in London. Despite the corporate ownership, Twinings retains its Royal Warrant, which it has held continuously for nearly two centuries.