London's Oldest Tea Shop
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2 жыл бұрынLondon'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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@jasperswarp 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had dropsy, gout or Scurvy, and I like to drink coffee, seems like the advertising is true. 😉
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! That is a good point jasperswarp ;-)
@nelliebly6616 Ай бұрын
The "scurvy thing",might be logical enough...especially, if the tea ,is made from fruit and/or Lemon was added🤗
@yippee8570 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much :-) And London is a great place for a honeymoon! Cheers and stay well ;-)
@yippee8570 2 жыл бұрын
Also, as a Janeite, how did you discover that Jane Austen went to that tea shop?
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
@@yippee8570 It's mentioned in Twining's own account of their history
@yippee8570 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon brilliant! thanks :)
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
@@yippee8570 🙂
@vanessahenry7238 18 күн бұрын
My Grandmother raised me on British tea being she was British (Grimsby born), I never got to go while she was alive and Will come there someday! Thank you for this history lesson!!!
@Robslondon 17 күн бұрын
Such a lovely comment, thank you ☺️
@Rachel-bo3qg 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel ;-)
@alanaw27 2 жыл бұрын
I’m drinking tea now and it’s Twinings Assam. Thanks really enjoyed you take of tea.
@jovanweismiller7114 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
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@rob.m3647 2 жыл бұрын
Twinings English breakfast tea is the best cup of tea I’ve ever had. Handsome 👌
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
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@justplainjimmy1481 24 күн бұрын
A good cup of tea is my passion.
@Robslondon 24 күн бұрын
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@loveisall5520 Ай 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 Ай бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you- always nice to hear from American friends :-) Stay well.
@pj_naylor 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Great comment Phillip, thank you- I'm a fan of Darjeeling too!
@TheUluxian 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks ;-)
@ratsalad1 2 жыл бұрын
Always happy to see that you've uploaded!
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jack 😊
@marieadams3720 Жыл бұрын
That pic of Blackbeard made me smile! Nice vid!
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
😄 Thanks so much Marie. Stay well!
@Sophia-zk3tw Жыл бұрын
Love Earl grey tea
@jurrassitol15 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely comment; thank you so much! Yes, it's easy to miss the shop if you don't know where it is ;-)
@johnbacon1854 2 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 2 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!
@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!
@clivefelgate9802 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Clive- I'm the same, I drink loads of both each day!
@danielgill797 Жыл бұрын
Have twinings in my cupboard right now. I would love to see the shop.
@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 😉
@1258-Eckhart 2 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 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon So it was.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
@@1258-Eckhart ;-)
@1258-Eckhart 2 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.
@dougknight1720 2 жыл бұрын
Another Gem. Thanks Rob for your exhaustive research to produce excellent informative films. Much appreciated
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure Doug; thanks so much for watching
@claudiahbabic5102 4 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 4 ай бұрын
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@sharonleong7120 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert for sharing another great video. I always like it. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon ☺️
@SlurpyDave254 2 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 2 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.
@maedero05 Ай 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 Ай бұрын
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@JoannaLamont333 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely video & so interesting. I wasn’t aware that there even was a Twinings shop. A lovely story.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Joanna; much appreciated. Stay well :-)
@blktauna 8 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 8 ай бұрын
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@nicholaswalker2494 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Great comment and thoughts Nicholas; thank you ;-)
@thetragicyouth 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Also - wasn't Gough Square the original home of LBC Radio in the 1970s?
@Robslondon 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
I believe it was yes- and they moved to Notting Hill in later years if I remember rightly?
@issy7465 Ай 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 Ай бұрын
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@grahambarrett5569 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I really enjoyed it, very informative. I look forward to your next video 👍
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Graham; cheers and stay well :-)
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Great comment Paul, thanks :-) Hope you're keeping well.
@johncochrane2707 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Another excellent video, thanks Rob.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers John! Thanks for your support :-)
@impunitythebagpuss 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to visit this tea shop! My favourite is Twining's Lapsang Souchong ! Only available online here in Newfoundland
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent choice 😉
@kavorkaa 2 жыл бұрын
Great taste,i must say Love Lapsang Souchong and always hard to get
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
@@kavorkaa 🙂
@lindylou7853 2 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 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon not surprising. There was one teapot that was very old, quite primitive like the ones you see on the Antiques Roadshow.
@TooLittleInfo Ай 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 Ай бұрын
Peppermint is one of my favourites 😉 Thanks for the nice comment
@ColonelMichaelOrgan 2 жыл бұрын
Viewing with gratitude from New Zealand.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you- good to have you here :-)
@stonecoldsbottlebin 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks again Rob.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Paul. Stay well.
@shahjhanhaider26 Жыл бұрын
I feel to have cup of tea,this has made me craving for tea
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
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@danielintheantipodes6741 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous information! Thank you for the video! Have a lovely day.
@Britoverseas 2 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 2 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.
@user-wc5yd7px3l 6 ай бұрын
So far I haven't gotten scurvy, dropsy or gout. Thank you, tea.
@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын
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@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 😉
@lisal4824 8 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 8 ай бұрын
Nice comment, thanks Mahalo :-)
@liamkatt6434 8 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!
@debrawitte8391 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Debra :-)
@juleshorse9056 8 ай бұрын
Fascinating - keep up the insightful productions.
@Robslondon 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sueamos3860 2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope to visit,thank you
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank so much Sue 😊 Hope you get to see it soon. Stay well.
@vintagevic4593 2 жыл бұрын
Superb video on a beautiful shop. It’s coffee for me though.
@Robslondon 2 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.
@havingalook2 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful comment havingalook2; really enjoyed reading that 😊 Thanks my friend and 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.
@domramsey 2 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 2 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.
@russellsawyer2742 2 жыл бұрын
Rob, I thought I knew London but I never knew this existed so thanks for there video!
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks so much Russell 😉 Stay well.
@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!
@Mickster71 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
@tejas57 2 жыл бұрын
i'll add this to my list of places to check out when i go to london in september
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it ;-)
@PeterShieldsukcatstripey 2 жыл бұрын
Nice tea shop.
@tonycox5625 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent and interesting video as always Rob. 😊👍
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tony!
@louisegalczynski1543 2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video Rob! I hate to admit this but I absolutely hate tea! 🤣
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 If that’s so then thank you for enduring this video Louise! Cheers and stay well 😉
@angelaharvey2034 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer a good coffee but I will make my way to Twinnings on Friday before I go to the Cotswold.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
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@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 🙂
@ItzSploofy 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much William, much appreciated! They certainly will keep coming; I love making them ;-) Thanks again and stay well.
@andyeveritt9003 2 жыл бұрын
another great video Rob as always so much history thanks and all the best
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy; thanks as always for your support mate. Stay well.
@lozdyer1087 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a coffee drinker but I love a cup of earl grey sometimes, Twinings of course
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Loz :-)
@noplacelikehome1361 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! So glad you found the channel; great to have you here 😊🫖
@denniswhite1399 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I was there in 2019 but did not know you could get free tea I brought lots of tea I hope to return in Sept will be buying again .
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis, hope you enjoy your visit in September :-) Stay well.
@EvaNemetKonc 10 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 10 ай бұрын
Nice comment, thank you 😊
@pansypotter6363 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE 💕 your amazing videos Rob! Thank you so much xxxxxx
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot to me Pansy, thank you so much :-) Stay well.
@jackmeeellleee4896 8 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 8 ай бұрын
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@paulmerryman 2 жыл бұрын
Top drawer as usual Rob. Coffee fan myself, but a great insight.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely comment Paul, cheers and stay well.
@paulmerryman 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon You too Rob.
@bonnienichalson5151 Ай 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 Ай бұрын
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@Charlotte66666 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Flavoured coffee, yes! I wonder when that first came about? Thanks Charlotte and stay well :-)
@jacquelineharrod6386 2 жыл бұрын
Most convenient for the Royal Courts of Justice opposite. Fascinating as always. Thank you.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jacqueline, and yes it is ;-)
@TheHarrip Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work mate. Just fantastic!
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that, thank you 😉
@debschmitt761 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deb :-) Yes, I understand the Earl Grey brew was devised there? Thanks again and stay well.
@alanchriston6806 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous Rob 😊🏴☠️
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
thanks Alan ☺️
@martin701 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Martin :-) Stay well.
@waynedexter3446 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful as always
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wayne, much appreciated.
@samuelfellows6923 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
It has colour panels, yes
@bryndishuldaasgeirsdottir6373 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :-) Hope you get to visit soon.
@karltalbot2597 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, fantastic video please carry on with your great work
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Karl, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well sir.
@JPB-1976 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video mate. Thanks!
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure Jamie, thanks for watching :-)
@chrismaton01 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Yes, I'm with you there Christopher ;-)
@asheland_numismatics 2 жыл бұрын
Looks interesting! Can’t wait to watch this. 👍
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@asheland_numismatics 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon 👍
@asheland_numismatics 2 жыл бұрын
Finally got around to watching it. Excellent as I thought. 👍
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
@@asheland_numismatics Thanks so much asheland :-) Stay well.
@hellie_el Жыл бұрын
wonderful! thank you rob. :)
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure, thanks for watching 😉
@bcccl569 2 жыл бұрын
just in time for my shift from coffee to tea, thank you rob! all the best from chile.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers :-) Incredible to think I have viewers in Chile! Stay well my friend.
@bcccl569 2 жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon you too rob 👍
@borgdylan Жыл бұрын
When in London I visit Twining's every time.
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
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@craftybarb6220 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I've gone right off tea apart from Lemon and Ginger herb tea. But love grade 3 coffee. I do have two Twinings tin tea holders.
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Nice! 😉
@paulwally9007 8 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 8 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 8 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Yep, coffee has been around these parts of a very long time! Cheers ;-)@@paulwally9007
@blackcoffy83 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you! Hope you get back for a third visit 😉 Stay well.
@barrywa39 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Rob, full of brilliant facts as always. As for favourite teas, my regular one from Twinings is the good old English Breakfast. From Fortnum's, it has to be Royal Blend that was created for King Edward Vll, I also love their Countess Grey, which is like Earl Grey, with a smidgen of orange. You should do a follow up video, and visit Fortnum's tea department. Lots of history going back to 1707.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely comment Barry, thank you :-)
@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
@jamesbutler4563 2 жыл бұрын
very very interesting
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated James, thank you 😊
@lynstoneham 2 жыл бұрын
So interesting to listen to I like my tea but not coffee
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Lyn 😉
@keithingram44 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith!
@douglasthompson296 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 🙂
@SixthQuarter 2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video. Definitely gonna go to The Angel in Oxford when I’m that way next and same for a free sip of tea at the Twinings shop. Really interesting and informative as always. 👊🏼
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated as ever Richard! Cheers mate and stay well 😉
@scallopohare9431 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
😉
@darriendastar3941 2 жыл бұрын
Every single second of that was fascinating, Rob. I had absolutely no idea about any of that history. Many thanks.
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely comment Darrien, that means a lot to me. Thank you :-)
@d.aardent9382 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting!
@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
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