Twinings We blend 300 years of care and expertise to give you great taste in every drop. For us tea is more than just a drink. Care in every drop Every cup starts with nature's finest tea leaves and the people growing, tending and harvesting them. Our Sourced with Care programme works with tea growing communities to support incomes, improve living standards and empower women through healthcare and access to opportunities. We also collaborate with others in the tea sector, through supporting the ethical tea partnership's work to create a fairer, more sustainable tea industry for tea workers, farmers and their families, as well as the environment. Our classic blend In 1831 we created Earl Grey tea in our shop on the Strand on the request of the Prime Minister. He loved it so much he gave his name to it. Before long it had taken London by storm and it is still a firm favourite today.