London's Oldest Tea Shop

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Жыл бұрын

London's oldest tea shop has been in business for over 300 years. In this video, we'll be looking at its intriguing history.... and our story begins with coffee!
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@rob.m3647 Жыл бұрын

Twinings English breakfast tea is the best cup of tea I’ve ever had. Handsome 👌

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

😊

@yippee8570 Жыл бұрын

Went to London on our honeymoon nearly 12 years ago. People thought we were weird but it has *so* much to offer - it's cosmopolitan so you can experience cultures and food from all around the world and it has so much history, as well as all the musical and theatrical events plus some brilliant museums. It was wonderful! Hope to head back there very soon. In the meantime I'm loving these videos 👍❤️

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :-) And London is a great place for a honeymoon! Cheers and stay well ;-)

@yippee8570 Жыл бұрын

Also, as a Janeite, how did you discover that Jane Austen went to that tea shop?

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@yippee8570 It's mentioned in Twining's own account of their history

@yippee8570 Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon brilliant! thanks :)

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@yippee8570 🙂

@jovanweismiller7114 Жыл бұрын

Twinings has been my go-to tea for years. There is a box of Twinings sitting in the cabinet above my kettle and teapot right now!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

😄

@jasperswarp Жыл бұрын

I’ve never had dropsy, gout or Scurvy, and I like to drink coffee, seems like the advertising is true. 😉

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! That is a good point jasperswarp ;-)

@nelliebly6616 6 күн бұрын

The "scurvy thing",might be logical enough...especially, if the tea ,is made from fruit and/or Lemon was added🤗

@Rachel-bo3qg Жыл бұрын

Your USP is obviously the amount of research you put in and the interesting information you always provide. Well done. I’m off for a cuppa now !

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel ;-)

@alanaw27 Жыл бұрын

I’m drinking tea now and it’s Twinings Assam. Thanks really enjoyed you take of tea.

@loveisall5520 25 күн бұрын

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!

@Robslondon 25 күн бұрын

Lovely comment, thank you- always nice to hear from American friends :-) Stay well.

@marieadams3720 Жыл бұрын

That pic of Blackbeard made me smile! Nice vid!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

😄 Thanks so much Marie. Stay well!

@TheUluxian Жыл бұрын

Yet another one to add to my "gotta see" list, along with the tiny house and the second story stables.... (And Craig's court...and Pickering place....etc...etc..) Keep 'em coming, Rob! See you in 185 days! 🥰

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks ;-)

@ratsalad1 Жыл бұрын

Always happy to see that you've uploaded!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack 😊

@stevev3664 Жыл бұрын

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

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve 😉

@lindylou7853 Жыл бұрын

The shop was like stepping back in time. Their tea is lovely. They used to have a little teapot museum at the back of the shop. I wonder where all the teapots, cups and saucers went?

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much LindyLou. Yes, I remember the museum well and was planning to include it in the video- so was pretty disappointed when I saw it had gone. I asked the staff about it and they said it was removed during a refurbishment; the items are now all in the Twining family private collection.

@lindylou7853 Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon not surprising. There was one teapot that was very old, quite primitive like the ones you see on the Antiques Roadshow.

@user-wc5yd7px3l 5 ай бұрын

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

@Robslondon 5 ай бұрын

😂

@pj_naylor Жыл бұрын

Twinings used to be a regular destination for me - being a student at King's College, and ringing the bells at St Clement Danes. Vintage Darjeeling would be my tea of choice, loose from a tin, but I don't think they do it any more.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Great comment Phillip, thank you- I'm a fan of Darjeeling too!

@impunitythebagpuss Жыл бұрын

I'd love to visit this tea shop! My favourite is Twining's Lapsang Souchong ! Only available online here in Newfoundland

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Excellent choice 😉

@kavorkaa Жыл бұрын

Great taste,i must say Love Lapsang Souchong and always hard to get

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@kavorkaa 🙂

@catherinesikora8397 Жыл бұрын

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

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Hope you make it back soon 😉

@blackcoffy83 Жыл бұрын

I've been there each time I've gone to London (I've been to London twice). I love it there! There's so much selection and I purchase teas that we don't get in Canada.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Lovely comment, thank you! Hope you get back for a third visit 😉 Stay well.

@Seamstrix Жыл бұрын

Twinings has been a must-stop on my trips to London for many years. I hadn't been back for several years because of...everything and I was appalled by the recent refit of the shop interior. It looks like a Boots pharmacy instead of the delightful old school tea shop it used to be. Extremely disappointing.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

I have to say I kind of agree- I remember it having more character, and of course the little museum at the back which I was looking forward to including in the video. Sadly wasn’t to be as it’s been removed 😕 Stay well.

@jurrassitol15 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the Twinings tea shop…i didnt know it existed until i saw it on one of those open top bus tours…and made note to google where it was…every time i go back to London, i make sure to visit and stock up :) love the channel, keep up the good content!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Lovely comment; thank you so much! Yes, it's easy to miss the shop if you don't know where it is ;-)

@dougknight1720 Жыл бұрын

Another Gem. Thanks Rob for your exhaustive research to produce excellent informative films. Much appreciated

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Doug; thanks so much for watching

@sharonleong7120 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert for sharing another great video. I always like it. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon ☺️

@asheland_numismatics Жыл бұрын

Looks interesting! Can’t wait to watch this. 👍

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@asheland_numismatics Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon 👍

@asheland_numismatics Жыл бұрын

Finally got around to watching it. Excellent as I thought. 👍

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@asheland_numismatics Thanks so much asheland :-) Stay well.

@danielgill797 Жыл бұрын

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

@blktauna 7 ай бұрын

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.

@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын

🤣

@issy7465 10 күн бұрын

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

@Robslondon 10 күн бұрын

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@Sophia-zk3tw Жыл бұрын

Love Earl grey tea

@johnbacon1854 Жыл бұрын

Rob, yet again you having taken a simple topic and made it in to an amazing run of historical moments that shaped out Tea and coffee drinking habits today. Now I know how Twinnings Tea got its name, which I never did. Not only that how incredible that little shop is the actual shop he opened about 250 years ago. They do blend some great teas. I love a cup of Earl Grey from time to time. As always all the best to you and family Rob. Enjoy the amazing weather and I look forward to the next one.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

As always I’m bowled over by your incredibly kind words and support John. You’re a gentleman. Thank you my friend and best wishes to you; hope you’re enjoying the sun!

@stonecoldsbottlebin Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks again Rob.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paul. Stay well.

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous information! Thank you for the video! Have a lovely day.

@claudiahbabic5102 3 ай бұрын

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…

@Robslondon 3 ай бұрын

😄

@lisal4824 7 ай бұрын

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.

@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын

Nice comment, thanks Mahalo :-)

@theharpsichordofmozart4258 Жыл бұрын

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

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It's an absolute pleasure :-) Love your avatar and name by the way! Stay well.

@juleshorse9056 7 ай бұрын

Fascinating - keep up the insightful productions.

@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ColonelMichaelOrgan Жыл бұрын

Viewing with gratitude from New Zealand.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you- good to have you here :-)

@sueamos3860 Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope to visit,thank you

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank so much Sue 😊 Hope you get to see it soon. Stay well.

@johnsharp8632 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It's definitely worth a visit John... as is The George!

@maedero05 25 күн бұрын

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 !

@Robslondon 25 күн бұрын

:-D

@itsjohndell Жыл бұрын

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.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Cheers John!

@itsjohndell Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon Cheers, Mate!

@borgdylan Жыл бұрын

When in London I visit Twining's every time.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

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@johncochrane2707 Жыл бұрын

Loved it! Another excellent video, thanks Rob.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers John! Thanks for your support :-)

@shahjhanhaider26 Жыл бұрын

I feel to have cup of tea,this has made me craving for tea

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

😄

@liamkatt6434 6 ай бұрын

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!

@1258-Eckhart Жыл бұрын

Well Rob, you amaze me. I attended the college bang opposite "Britain's first Coffee House" for four years and never knew this. In my defence, the premises were in my day not a cafe (which I assume now boasts of this fact) but a Co-op branch (or similar).

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Were you at St Edmund Hall by any chance? ;-) Yes; to be fair I believe the Grand Cafe as it now stands is relatively recent; established in the 1990s? Thanks as ever for the kind words and wonderful thoughts; stay well.

@1258-Eckhart Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon So it was.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@1258-Eckhart ;-)

@1258-Eckhart Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon Speaking of which, are we going to get a "here's my face" video at some time? I've seen you as a five year old on Trafalgar Square, but there have possibly been some changes in appearance since then.

@thetragicyouth Жыл бұрын

Another gem - bravo, Rob! I think it was the film critic Mark Kermode who said that for documentaries to be successful, you have to be gripped even though you have no interest in the subject matter; well, I'm not a tea-drinker, but I found this latest video absolutely fascinating from start to finish - so you definitely pass the Mark Kermode test! Incidentally, many Restoration Comedies (British plays written in the 1660s and 1670s) have characters who refer to meetings in Coffee Houses in The Strand/Covent Garden.

@thetragicyouth Жыл бұрын

Also - wasn't Gough Square the original home of LBC Radio in the 1970s?

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Wow! What an incredible comment, thank you! I’ve always enjoyed Mark Kermode’s reviews and respected his opinion- so for you to say that is nothing short of incredible; made my day ☺️ With regard to Restoration comedies, I studied one particular one back when I was at university- it was filthy, so much so I probably can’t even mention its name here 😂 Thanks again tragicyouth; your continued support means a great dea; to me. Stay well.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

I believe it was yes- and they moved to Notting Hill in later years if I remember rightly?

@debrawitte8391 Жыл бұрын

i am an American and have tea daily, coffee rarely. i have been to London but never to your lovely tea shop.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debra :-)

@TooLittleInfo 9 күн бұрын

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!

@Robslondon 9 күн бұрын

Peppermint is one of my favourites 😉 Thanks for the nice comment

@grahambarrett5569 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I really enjoyed it, very informative. I look forward to your next video 👍

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Graham; cheers and stay well :-)

@SlurpyDave254 Жыл бұрын

Tremendous video, I actually don't drink coffee, just beer & tea, ( u probably guessed) love the house of twinning sign, cheers Rob

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Hello Dave; good as always to see you here mate 😉 Beer and tea- a good combo! Hope you’re keeping well sir and thanks as ever for the kind words and support; it means a lot to me. Cheers and stay well.

@havingalook2 Жыл бұрын

That was lovely. I have been there many times and I also met the then Mr. Twinnings at a talk once. The family eventually sold the business in 1964 and it is now owned by Associated British Foods - the owners of Primark and many other household brands and names such as Ovaltine. I must say, their Earl Grey is the best Earl Grey in the whole world! While many others make it - nothing and I mean nothing compares to Twinnings. Many thanks for this video.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful comment havingalook2; really enjoyed reading that 😊 Thanks my friend and stay well

@vintagevic4593 Жыл бұрын

Superb video on a beautiful shop. It’s coffee for me though.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Vintage Vic ;-) I need coffee first thing when I wake up; nothing else will do. Tea for me comes later! Cheers and stay well.

@PaulMcCaffreyfmac Жыл бұрын

I do love Twining's Assam when I can find it AND afford it. Lots of cool portraiture in this interesting, as ever, video. Thanks.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Great comment Paul, thanks :-) Hope you're keeping well.

@CitiesForTheFuture2030 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great tour of Twinnings Tea Shop. I prefer "coffee" (instant) to tea, but prefer a tea shop (high tea) to a coffee shop - very elegant & very special.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure, thank you for watching 🙂

@JoannaLamont333 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely video & so interesting. I wasn’t aware that there even was a Twinings shop. A lovely story.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Joanna; much appreciated. Stay well :-)

@iansteel5569 Жыл бұрын

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

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Ian, enjoy your visit 😉

@clivefelgate9802 Жыл бұрын

Another great vid Rob! Have a foot in both camps. Make an espresso every morning then tea for the day. As you rightly said, not sure I would get through a day without a decent brew! Keep safe C.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Clive- I'm the same, I drink loads of both each day!

@angelaharvey2034 Жыл бұрын

I prefer a good coffee but I will make my way to Twinnings on Friday before I go to the Cotswold.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

😊

@nicholaswalker2494 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob worth the wait,a lot of history.These original coffee house’s sound like the ones in Vienna where business would be conducted,Maybe Mr Twining visited.Twinings tea is readily available here in shops and served in high end restaurants and Hotel’s thanks again and take care 👍

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Great comment and thoughts Nicholas; thank you ;-)

@pansypotter6363 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE 💕 your amazing videos Rob! Thank you so much xxxxxx

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

That means a lot to me Pansy, thank you so much :-) Stay well.

@jackmeeellleee4896 7 ай бұрын

I might have been there in 08 without knowing the historical significance of the shop. We still have a Twining's tin bought in London that we use to hold (gasp, yes tea lovers) our decaf coffee powder.

@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын

😄

@samuelfellows6923 Жыл бұрын

And that the tea serving part at the back of the tea house, looked like it had RGB colour panels and in the ceiling a around/circler AC/heat-pump unit - these normally come in [boring] square shape

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It has colour panels, yes

@ItzSploofy Жыл бұрын

Please keep the vids coming Rob, these are very familiar places for me so its fantastic to know the history. Thanks ever so much!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much William, much appreciated! They certainly will keep coming; I love making them ;-) Thanks again and stay well.

@EvaNemetKonc 9 ай бұрын

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. :)

@Robslondon 9 ай бұрын

Nice comment, thank you 😊

@andyeveritt9003 Жыл бұрын

another great video Rob as always so much history thanks and all the best

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy; thanks as always for your support mate. Stay well.

@robbojax2025 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting… you can still sit at the back, but it’s more of a bar

@alibenkahn5092 7 ай бұрын

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

@user-li2yv5je5e 15 күн бұрын

It looks like they are either making it again, or never stopped in the US. They have it online and I saw it in person at Epcot.

@paulwally9007 7 ай бұрын

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.

@paulwally9007 7 ай бұрын

Also, thank you for informing me about coffee consumption here. I've just been reading Dracula and was shocked that the heroes drank coffee. I thought it was a more recent development. All I knew about were chocolate houses (Georgian?)

@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Yep, coffee has been around these parts of a very long time! Cheers ;-)@@paulwally9007

@tonycox5625 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and interesting video as always Rob. 😊👍

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony!

@tejas57 Жыл бұрын

i'll add this to my list of places to check out when i go to london in september

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it ;-)

@margo3367 7 ай бұрын

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

@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын

😊

@Britoverseas Жыл бұрын

Another great video Rob. The facts came so fast and furious I had to rewind a few times ! I too am a tea person. If ever you come to Victoria, British Columbia I will show you around our own version of Twinnings . It is called Murchies. Now for a nice cuppa. Cheers . Lance.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks L :-) And I would very much like to see Murchies and experience British Columbian hospitality which I've heard is wonderful. Stay well my friend.

@lynstoneham Жыл бұрын

So interesting to listen to I like my tea but not coffee

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Lyn 😉

@jacquelineharrod6386 Жыл бұрын

Most convenient for the Royal Courts of Justice opposite. Fascinating as always. Thank you.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jacqueline, and yes it is ;-)

@russellsawyer2742 Жыл бұрын

Rob, I thought I knew London but I never knew this existed so thanks for there video!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks so much Russell 😉 Stay well.

@TheHarrip Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work mate. Just fantastic!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that, thank you 😉

@bryan3550 Жыл бұрын

More wonderful stuff, Rob! My wife and I visited the Grand Cafe, when in Oxford in 1992: a great experience. Can't wait to try a brew at Twinings next visit... You'll be pleased to know that a copy of your "The Knowledge" has made it's way to me DownUnder. Just Fascinating! 🙃

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bryan; that is wonderful to hear! Really appreciate your support.

@Zlorthishen Жыл бұрын

This video goes great with coffee (American Tea)

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! ;-)

@domramsey Жыл бұрын

This was great! I'd love to see something similar about London's first Chocolate House which I think was on Gracechurch Street and opened at a similar time.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dom! Great point, I was thinking about that when making this video... will have to look into it ;-) Thanks and stay well.

@chloroquine99 9 күн бұрын

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

@Robslondon 9 күн бұрын

:-D

@Mickster71 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

@paulmerryman Жыл бұрын

Top drawer as usual Rob. Coffee fan myself, but a great insight.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Lovely comment Paul, cheers and stay well.

@paulmerryman Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon You too Rob.

@douglasthompson296 Жыл бұрын

Hola Rob, I'm a tea person myself preferring PG pyramid Tbags and brew in a Tpot rather than a bag in a cup. I always put the milk in first. In years past on my weekends forays into London used to enjoy a beverage at the Trouperdor coffee house in Earls Court (next door to the Colhearn pub) in the afternoon closed time before they could reopen for alcohol sales again. Your probably too young to remember the old licensing laws when pubs had to close from 2/3pm till 5/6 pm by law. Private drinking clubs were different especially in theatre land/Soho as they could stay open. Oh such a misspent youthful time I had back then!!!!😈 I also remember buying from the original Ben Sherman shop my Oxford button down collar and pleat back shirts. Not to dwell too long on it but the visits to the old Biograph cinema near KingsX station. Cheers DougT in Mancs

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Great comment, cheers Doug! I do remember when pubs were required to close during the day- not that I was drinking in them in those days ;-)

@douglasthompson296 Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon thanks Rob, I also added some extra memories and perhaps you missed them? I think the Biograph cinema was one of the first moving picture houses in London, well worth an investigation for you historic London

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@douglasthompson296 Cheers Doug- yes, that's a great idea. When I was in Oxford recently (as seen in this video) I spotted a very old looking cinema; got me thinking about such places in London. I'll add it to the ideas list 🙂

@lozdyer1087 Жыл бұрын

I’m a coffee drinker but I love a cup of earl grey sometimes, Twinings of course

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Cheers Loz :-)

@hellie_el Жыл бұрын

wonderful! thank you rob. :)

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasure, thanks for watching 😉

@jamiebrewer1973 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video mate. Thanks!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Jamie, thanks for watching :-)

@karltalbot2597 Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, fantastic video please carry on with your great work

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karl, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well sir.

@bonnienichalson5151 18 күн бұрын

Lovely post Once a friend brought me fresh Early gray tea from this tea shop in London he was visiting his mom in English.one of the coolest gift ever love a good Hot cup of tea ☕ !

@Robslondon 18 күн бұрын

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@bcccl569 Жыл бұрын

just in time for my shift from coffee to tea, thank you rob! all the best from chile.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Cheers :-) Incredible to think I have viewers in Chile! Stay well my friend.

@bcccl569 Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon you too rob 👍

@noplacelikehome1361 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel, and believe it or not, all the way down here in New Zealand I was drinking Twinings Earl Grey as I found this!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! So glad you found the channel; great to have you here 😊🫖

@Charlotte66666 Жыл бұрын

I tend to drink hot tea during the colder months but also enjoy a nice flavoured coffee. Thank you for more London history 😊

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Flavoured coffee, yes! I wonder when that first came about? Thanks Charlotte and stay well :-)

@missmuffet3874 Жыл бұрын

My favourite Twinnings tea is Lady Grey.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

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@debschmitt761 Жыл бұрын

I stopped in the shop last visit to London. I was surprised at how narrow the shop was but it didnt feel crowded. Home of one of my favorite teas....Earl Grey

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deb :-) Yes, I understand the Earl Grey brew was devised there? Thanks again and stay well.

@chrismaton01 Жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful place Rob, but I wish you could sit down and order a connoisseur cup of tea and drink it at your leisure. I recommend Builders Blend Tea!!!

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Yes, I'm with you there Christopher ;-)

@martin701 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. A real insight into the history of a brand which I don’t think can be equalled anywhere. Very interesting. Thanks. 👍

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Martin :-) Stay well.

@louisegalczynski1543 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Rob! I hate to admit this but I absolutely hate tea! 🤣

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 If that’s so then thank you for enduring this video Louise! Cheers and stay well 😉

@bryndishuldaasgeirsdottir6373 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very interesting vlog, next time travel takes me to UK, I will be looking for this place for sure.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :-) Hope you get to visit soon.

@waynedexter3446 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful as always

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wayne, much appreciated.

@klarissaclairiton9010 Жыл бұрын

I had always drunk Twining's tea so I paid a visit to the shop while in London.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Hope you liked it there Klarissa :-)

@scottlewisparsons9551 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video. We will be staying at the Strand Palace Hotel in October so we will pop in for a cup of tea. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Great comment, thank you! You’re just a short walk away if you’re staying at the Strand Palace 😉 Hope you have a great trip.

@scottlewisparsons9551 Жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon I hope we do too! I haven’t been to London since 1981 when I worked there for about three years. I worked in Southhampton Row, Regent Street and One Horseguards Avenue.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

@@scottlewisparsons9551 Gosh… it’s changed A LOT since those days as I’m sure you know Scott. Stay well 😊