Twinings The Earl Grey Tea

Twinings is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious tea brands, having been founded by Thomas Twining in 1706 on the Strand in London. It has the distinction of holding the world's oldest continually-used company logo and has been a Royal Warrant holder for tea since the era of Queen Victoria. The Earl Grey blend, flavored with oil of bergamot, is one of the brand's most iconic products, often cited as having been created specifically for Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey.

While the brand is steeped in British heritage, its modern manufacturing operations are international. Today, Twinings products are processed and packaged in several locations, including a major factory in North Way, Andover (UK), as well as facilities in Poland and China to serve global markets. The brand transitioned from family ownership in the mid-20th century and has since become a cornerstone of a major global food conglomerate.

As of 2026, Twinings remains a key asset of Associated British Foods (ABF), a British multinational food processing and retail company headquartered in London. ABF manages Twinings within its grocery division, ensuring that despite Its massive global scale, the brand maintains its historical identity as a premium British tea purveyor.