Hornimans Chai Tea with Spices

Hornimans is a historic tea brand with a heritage dating back to 1826, founded by John Horniman in the Isle of Wight, England. It gained global fame for pioneering the sale of pre-sealed, unadulterated tea packets to ensure purity. While it began as a British staple, the brand eventually transitioned through several owners, including J. Lyons & Co. and later Douwe Egberts.

Today, Hornimans is a leading brand in Spain and Latin America, focusing on premium teas and wellness infusions. As of 2026, the brand is part of the portfolio of JDE Peet's, a global coffee and tea powerhouse headquartered in the Netherlands. In late 2025, it was announced that Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) would acquire JDE Peet's, marking a significant shift in its ultimate ownership toward a major North American beverage conglomerate. Manufacturing typically involves sourcing leaves from global tea-growing regions like India and China, with blending and packaging often handled in regional facilities to serve its primary European and South American markets.