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In 1787 Twinings first chose their logo, the capitalised font beneath a lion crest, and have used it continuously ever since. What is more, the company has occupied the same location on London’s Strand since its founding by Thomas Twining in 1706. Tea consumption was not always essential to everyday British life. Coffee, gin, and beer dominated English breakfast drink preferences in the early 18th century.
Tea was officially introduced to England by the young Portuguese wife of Charles II, Catherine of Braganza, in 1662. She served it to her aristocratic friends and soon tea became the fashionable drink of the day.
Thomas Twining was fascinated by the possibilities offered by this fast-growing beverage. He learned well and quickly and by 1706 knew enough to strike out on his own.
After 10 generations, family-owned Twinings is now a globally recognized company, distributing its tea to more than 100 countries worldwide.
1787: Twinings chooses its logo. Today, it is the oldest commercial logo that has been incontinuous use since it was made
1837: Queen Victoria makes Twinings an official Royal Warrant holder
1910: Twinings opens its first shop in France
1933: Twinings first blends its famous English Breakfast
1956: Twinings makes tea bags for the first time
1972: Twinings becomes the first company to win the Queen's Award for Export