NEW PREMIUM EXPERIENCE


We are happy to let you know that our teas are going to be even more premium than before. They’re going to come ensconced in lovely new packaging that is especially made to wrap in and preserve the delicate flavor of the teas.

The packaging material has been upgraded to international standards. All our primary packaging material is food grade and complies with EU Global food safety norms. This includes cartons, envelopes, tags, tea bag filter paper, thread & staple wire. Food grade materials also ensure no risk of contamination to the teas.

We use ECF virgin board cartons, which are internationally recommended as a medium for food packaging by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA.

We had also pioneered enveloped tea bags and we are now introducing VMOPP (Vacuum Metalized Monoaxely Oriented Poly propylene) envelopes. This Modern composite material not only makes the envelopes look very premium but also provides 100% barrier properties that preserve the aroma, freshness & flavour of our teas much longer, by cutting out any potential environmental factors that can impact the quality of the teas. Thanks to our new packaging, the shelf life of teas is now up to 24 months.

Not only is the packaging even classier than before, but it’s even safer and makes the teas more fresh & aromatic. Just a few more reasons for you to continue enjoying the world’s finest tea experience.

STEPHEN TWINING’S INDIA VISIT

Stephen Twining drinks at least nine cups of tea a day; not surprising considering he represents the tenth generation of the first family of teas, Twinings..

Stephen was recently in India, hosting tea tasting sessions and promoting the brand.

Sharing interesting insights on how Twinings has evolved over 300 years, his sessions opened up the world of tea for consumers, media and the food industry.

This was his first official visit to India, participating in a series of landmark events across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TEAS

A cup a day keeps the doctor away?
Besides tea's proven therapeutic benefits, a daily cup or two of tea contributes in many other ways to a healthy lifestyle. So the next time you want to do something good for your body, put on the kettle and pour yourself a cup of health and happiness.

Take a break - Tea time is the ultimate stress break, letting you stop, stretch and stimulate your senses. You'll return relaxed, refreshed and ready to face whatever comes your way.

Stay hydrated - The body needs 50 to 85 ounces of fluid each day, and tea is a great way to get your recommended daily allowance. Its potassium even helps to maintain the body's fluid balance.

Smile more - Tea is a natural source of fluoride, which helps make your teeth stronger. Studies have shown that people who regularly drink both black and/or green tea are less likely to have cavities. The flavonoids in tea also help stop plaque, which can prevent gum disease and reduce bad breath.

Combat free radicals -Tea is an ideal source of antioxidants, which naturally help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can damage our cells and cause diseases.

Discover healing herbals - Naturally caffeine free and low in calories, these refreshing infusions of fruits, flowers or herbs can help you unwind, relax, revive, or detox.

10 SECRETS TO THE PERFECT CUP

1. Choose only the tea of high quality. Keep tea in a container with a lid. Do not store it with the items of strong odours.

2. Use clean water Boil fresh cold water. Do not use hot water or the water that has been boiled that has low oxygen because the tea will taste dull and dry. The high amount of oxygen in cold water will give excellent taste.

3. Make sure that the teapot is really clean. The tannin stains inside the teapot does not improve the taste of tea, but it gives a bitter taste. To remove such stains from the teapot, pour 2 teaspoonful of soda bicarbonate in the teapot containing boiling water, and leave it to stand for a few hours. Teapot should be cleaned every 4-6 weeks.

4. Warm up the teapot before making tea.
When the teapot is clean, pour warm water in it. Twirl it around and pour the water out. Now, the teapot will be warm enough to make tea.

5. Put tea leaves in the right quantity. To make tea, a “plus 1” formula should be applied. For example, to make tea for 2 persons, 3 teaspoonful/sachets of tea should be used. The additional 1 teaspoonful/sachet of tea will be absorbed by the teapot. Without the additional part the tea will be too weak.

6. Brewing time is vital The tea must be brewed in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of tealeaves. Large tealeaves require longer brewing time. If you want stronger tea, increase the amount of tealeaves, not the brewing time.

7. Twirl the teapot before serving To ensure smooth taste, twirl the teapot three times one way and another three times the other way round before serving.

8. Immediate serving After brewing, tea must be served immediately. Do not leave tea to stand longer than 10 minutes because its taste will change.

9. Wash teapot with cold water Wash teapot with cold water. Do not clean your teapot with washing machine or washing liquid.

10. Try your own special blends You can mix Earl Grey tea with other fruit flavoured black teas that you like to obtain the taste with distinctive characters of your own. The art of drinking tea has endless combinations.

MORE ON STEPHEN TWINING

A man who drinks at least nine cups of tea a day, Stephen Twining, tenth generation of the famous tea family, had always known that he wanted to become involved in the family business.

Having the right surname, he was asked by his geography teacher to talk to his classmates about the subject of one of India’s largest exports, tea. Armed with samples and a briefing from his father, Sam, who was a director of the business, Stephen gave his first ever tea tasting to a group of 20 of his peers. Shocked by their lack of awareness of something which was to him second nature, he knew that he must spread the word about the wonder of the nation’s favourite drink.

Stephen was born on 17 August 1963 in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire and educated in Kent, followed by Milton Abbey in Dorset. In 1982 Stephen spent a year travelling and working his way round Australia before heading back to blighty.

On his return, he worked for a small brokerage in London in the financial services sector. After a couple of years, he joined a tea brokerage firm where he learnt his basic tea tasting skills and in 1985 he joined Twinings.

After nine years in a variety of jobs in sales, Stephen transferred to Head Office in Andover where he is currently a Director of Corporate Relations, incorporating media relations and business visits to Asia, Australia, Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, and the US.

Stephen is an experienced broadcaster and spokesperson and has also travelled extensively throughout India and Sri Lanka enabling him to experience first hand the picking and buying of one of the most fascinating industries in the world.

Stephen lives near Salisbury and has two children, Sebastian and Anoushka.