Twinings Earl Grey Tea
Twinings steeps this Earl Grey for 3 to 5 minutes. The bag is black tea plus natural flavours and bergamot peel.
Thomas Twining opened the Strand shop in 1706. Associated British Foods has owned the firm since 1964. The Canadian trademark is held by R. Twining and Company Limited in London.
Most packing moved to China and Poland in late 2011. A smaller factory stayed in Andover, Hampshire. The leaf comes from gardens overseas, including Kenya, India and China.
Product Highlights
- •Black tea with bergamot peel
- •Steep 3 to 5 minutes
- •Naturally caffeinated
- •British brand owned by Associated British Foods
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Twinings Earl Grey is imported. The blend is developed near London, and the company that owns Twinings is British. Canadian grocery stores sell it. They do not make it.
Score breakdown (75% evidenced, high confidence)
“Twinings moved most of its production to China and Poland in late 2011, while retaining its Andover, Hampshire factory with a reduced workforce.”
“From the highlands of Kenya to the foothills of India and the valleys of China, we source tea and herbs from gardens and farms around the world.”
“Registered Owner R. Twining and Company Limited Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street London W1K 4QY UNITED KINGDOM”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Steep time
- 3 to 5 minutes
- Flavour
- Bergamot peel
- Owner
- Associated British Foods
- Founded
- 1706
- Trademark
- R. Twining and Company Limited, London
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Black tea, natural flavours, bergamot peel
All Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you brew Twinings Earl Grey?
Pour freshly boiled water over one bag and wait 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you want it.
What gives Twinings Earl Grey its citrus taste?
Bergamot peel, blended with black tea and natural flavours. That is the combination printed on the Canadian product page.
Who owns Twinings?
Associated British Foods bought the company in 1964. The Canadian trademark registration names R. Twining and Company Limited of London.
Where is Twinings tea packed?
In late 2011 most production moved to China and Poland. An Andover, Hampshire factory stayed open with a smaller staff.
Is Twinings Earl Grey a Canadian tea?
No. It is a London brand. Nothing on the Canadian product page says the bags are filled in Canada.
