Our classic blendIn 1831 we created Earl Grey tea in our shop on the Strand on the request of the Prime Minister. He loved it so much he gave his name to it. Before long it had taken London by storm and it is still a firm favourite amongst people who like things with a twist, who travel off the beaten track and don't always play by the rules.What does it taste like?Our classic Earl Grey. A delicate tea with a delicious twist of citrusy bergamot.What makes this tea different?We carefully select a tea that is light, delicate and refreshing. It blends perfectly with the unique citrusy bergamot.Tea, Twinings & InspirationFor us, tea is more than just a drink. It's a way to calm down, to wake up, to spark an idea, to share a story.Our own story started in 1706. That's when Thomas Twining first set up shop on London's Strand. In the age of coffee shops, he was the man who loved tea and worked hard to bring it to the people.More than 300 years later, the passion's still there. Each tea - and we have more than 115 - is a special blend. They're tasted and tasted by our experts until it's just right. And we still sell tea from Thomas's little shop, so pop in for a visit. We'd love to see you there.If you like to drink yours without milk, why not try our Lemon Grey? It's Earl Grey with a zesty splash of lemon. Discover something new with Twinings.By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Tea & Coffee Merchants R. Twining and Company Limited. London.Foil sealed for freshness, Great taste 2016, Our classic blendDoing goodWith your support, Twinings helps provide access to clean water for villages across Darjeeling, helps improve mother and baby health in tea growing regions of Yunnan and helps improve health and nutrition in tea communities in Assam.To learn more about these projects while you finish your cup, head to twinings.co.uk.Ethical Tea PartnershipTwinings is a founding member of the Ethical Tea Partnership.