London's Oldest Tea Shop

hi Rob, another interesting video. I noticed the Chinese appearance of the two figures over the door of Twinning's shop, in keeping with the country from which tea was sourced in those days. You could add another few sentences about how the price of tea dropped and the popularity increased after the British stole tea plants from China and began to cultivate them in British controlled areas of India.🙃

I recall in the late 1960s there was a sit down area at the rear of the premises. Not sure when the tables and chairs were removed and the shop extended.

Fantastic

Fantastic work mate. Just fantastic!

Coffee might have come first because Jamaica was a very early colony, whereas to get tea they would have had to trade with the Chinese.

wonderful! thank you rob. :)

Thanks Rob, I will pop in there next time I am up in Fleet St.

im coffee all the way, but my god, a strong Twinings breakfast brew can hit the spot twice as hard as a good coffee

Coffee definitely x

Fascinating history Rob. I used to pass this narrow shop very often and admired its ornate entrance. I'm ashamed to say I have never entered the shop, but must do so when I am next in the Strand. The George pub a few doors along though....I know it well.

I wish I had visited this place now that I have seen your wonderful video Next time I am in London I will!

I prefer tea. Coffee leaves my mouth dry but tea refreshes. Thanks for the video. 😊

Thank you for such a wonderful upload! I often walk down the Strand past Twinings, so thank you for the history lesson!

I'm 8 month's late on this but loved it and the work put into it. Haven't had a cuppa in a very long while but now craving it! Earl Gray probably. Lemon, one sugar.

When in London I visit Twining's every time.

Love Earl grey tea

Have twinings in my cupboard right now. I would love to see the shop.

Shame its now a multinational corporate juck food manufacturer. Interesting history thou. Cheers

My son and I visited the Twinings tea house a month ago. We sampled some caffeine-free tea mixed with sparkling lemonade. Chatted a little with the friendly staff and bought a blend called Sleep. We are still enjoying it at home. Thanks for the video. :)

After visiting Temple Church I wandered down the street and was marveling at the imposing court buildings when I found myself in front of the Twining's shop. Had some samples and bought some tea. That was part of a lovely day in London. Thank you for the informative video. Mahalo.

Another awesome video! I thought it actually WAS GF Handel in your thumbnail. It wouldn't surprise me if he visited the shop. He probably sipped some of it's tea whilst composing Music for the Royal Fireworks. I took a photo of the shop about eight years ago, but I knew nothing about its importance. Thank you for educating me.

My favourite was Prince of Wales and I was devastated when it was discontinued 😢

Fascinating - keep up the insightful productions.

I drop into Twinings every time I'm in Town. It was the last place I could get their lemon tea and I literally cleaned them out from all they had left.

While in London, Jane Austen said in a letter to her sister, Cassandra, that she was going to Twining’s to get some tea.

Studies show that drinking at least one cup of coffee a day can help prevent gout! However far more research is needed before it can be recommended as a treatment, but as a gout sufferer I am going with it!

So far I haven't gotten scurvy, dropsy or gout. Thank you, tea.

My favorite brand! Im drinking my Twinnings Earl Grey while I watch your interesting video!
I would feel like a kid in a candy store in that shop. Such a lovely place. I can only imagine the delicious aroma of the teas…

Interesting.

So a man called paqua rosee sold coffee and not rosee lea 😂😂😂😂

Surprising Coffee was more populair ! Visited it years ago. Free tea tasting, great advertisment it´s great tea without disturbng addon´s like sugar or fruits it´s great !

As a Texan born and bred, my family didn't endure the nightmare of Nazi bombing. I'm so delighted that our British friends have not attempted to disguise or cover up what did happen during the War. Best wishes from Texas, and yes, Twining's Earl Gray is a favorite of mine!

love it thank you

Twinings Australian Breakfast is my go to. I have a box next to my kettle at home and one in my pigeonhole at work.

Can't drink too much tea! I think Assam is my favourite.

I see Twinings on the shelves of my local grocery stores in Malaysia all the time. Who knew that there was such a history behind it? I do sometimes buy some flavoured teas and the peppermint tea--it is a bit more expensive than other brands but it also does taste cleaner and crisper than the others!

A good cup of tea is my passion.

My Grandmother raised me on British tea being she was British (Grimsby born), I never got to go while she was alive and Will come there someday! Thank you for this history lesson!!!

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Brilliant. So well researched and so interesting. Thank you.

Full of rich history. Great video. Thanks for sharing!

We went to London and to watch parliament in high school. We also went to Paris in French class. My boyfriend took Spanish and I took a trip with his class to Spain. When I got married we went to Paris. So many wonderful teenage memories of country hopping. 😊

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I like tea and coffee Rob. Like you, I tend to drink several cups of tea at home, but generally drink coffee when I’m out, latte please. Thanks for this fascinating tale of tea and coffee in Oxford and London. I’d no idea! Mr Twining Snr would be impressed 😊❤🇬🇧

Twinings Tea Lady Grey and a Bisquit is my Favourite😊🍵🫖🍪

You like tea, try Uzbekistan tea. Black or green tea, with apple orange cinnamon star anasi and mint. 👌

great!