Twinings Museum
- Food and drink enthusiasts
- History enthusiasts
What Visitors Say
Tiny but cute. Smells amazing, loads of tea options, and the whole vibe is giving classy London energy. Only issue? Prices are a bit mad — but it’s central London so I can’t even argue 😭 Quick stop, worth it.
A Delightful Visit to Twinings The Stand, London During our time in London, we absolutely loved stopping by —a charming and delightful tea shop that is perfect for tea enthusiasts. The shop is wonderfully cute and welcoming, with a lovely display of teas and accessories. One of the highlights was the opportunity to sample different teas before making a choice, which made the experience both fun and informative. Each tea we tried was of exceptional quality, aromatic, and full of flavour. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, happily guiding us through the selection and offering helpful suggestions. The atmosphere of the shop is cosy and inviting, making it a pleasure to browse and discover new favourites. All in all, Twinings The Stand is a must-visit for anyone who loves tea—charming, well-stocked, and full of opportunities to taste and enjoy some truly excellent blends.
We went there with my wife to look at the tea selection. Unfortunately, the service was so poor that they didn’t even greet us when we arrived. When we wanted to buy a teacup, they told us there was no protective packaging for it and that we had to buy another set that included protection. I explained that we were from Belgium and couldn’t travel with such a fragile item without proper packaging. The response we got was basically, “If you’re not happy, you don’t have to buy it,” which made us feel unwelcome. To be honest, the tea selection is enormous, and there is also a great variety of gifts you can buy for friends and family. For that reason, I would still recommend the place in terms of products, but the person who assisted us did not seem professional or welcoming at all.
Serena as a brand ambassador was amazing friendly, knowledgable and created a truly awesome tea tasting masterclass. Well recommend it. Have already tried some of the tips to brew a perfect tasting cup of tea. The shop was also filled with a wide selection of teas.
An iconic shop that offers a wide range of tea products from a well known brand. However the price of boxes in here are more expensive than the same boxes that can be found in supermarkets.
Highlights
The Shopfront
An 18th-century icon still in useTwin Chinese figures and a golden lion top the lintel—commercial theatre that’s greeted customers for three centuries.
216 Strand, pediment and doorway
Mini-Museum Cases
Tea’s rise told in objectsCaddies with secret locks, early adverts and royal warrants sketch how tea moved from luxury to everyday habit.
Back of the shop
Tasting Bar
Palate > packagingStaff will tune water temperature and brew time so you can taste the difference between, say, Darjeeling and Assam—or Earl Grey and its modern cousins.
Rear counter
Royal Warrants Wall
Tea by appointmentFrom Queen Victoria in 1837 onwards, the warrants chart a continuous relationship with the Crown.
Along the side displays
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
Thomas Twining opened on this very spot in 1706—making it one of London’s longest-trading shops under the same brand and address.
Twinings once ran a bank: ‘Twinings Bank’ (founded 1825) later merged into Lloyds—proof that tea financed more than teatime.
The craze for locking tea caddies was practical: in the 18th century tea was so expensive that households kept it under literal lock and key.
The ‘Earl Grey’ story is murky, but Twinings created ‘Lady Grey’ in the 1990s as a lighter, citrus-forward blend for modern palates—and it stuck worldwide.
