India is the second largest producer of tea in the world but more than 80% of India’s tea is consumed domestically. Twinings sources its tea from different regions in India: Assam and Darjeeling in the North East and Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the South. The plantation model, with large number of workers living on the estate with their family is predominant, but there is a growing smallholder sector. On the plantation, workers and their families are provided with housing, education, subsidised food ration and healthcare, as per the Plantation Labour Act (PLA). All the sourced gardens in India are certified by third party certification standards.
Assam
CHAMONG: Sewpur
GOODRICKE GROUP LTD: Amgoorie (1); Bargang; Borbam (1) (2); Dejoo; Harchurah; Harmutty; Koombergram; Nonaipara (1); Orangajuli (1)
THE JOREHAUT TEA COMPANY LTD: Langarjhan (1) (2); Numalighur (1)
MCLEOD RUSSEL INDIA LTD: Behali (1); Corramore (1); Dekorai (1) ; Dimakusi (1) ;Dirial (1) (2); Dirok (1); Hunwal (1); Itakhooli (1); Keyhung; Margherita (1); Mijicajan (1)
LUXMI TEA: Moran (1); Sepon
ANDREW YULE: Khowang (1); Tinkong (1); Hollungoorree
- Tea Estates covered by Twinings programme on nutrition, protection and empowerment with UNICEF
- Tea Estates covered by Twinings Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programme
Darjeeling
CHAMONG: Chamong; Ging; Lingia; Marybong; Phoobsering; Pussimbing; Soom; Sree Dwarika ; Tukdah; Tumsong
GOODRICKE GROUP LTD: Badamtam; Castleton; Margaret's Hope (2); Thurbo
(2) Tea Estates covered by Twinings Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programme
South India
GLENDALE: Glenworth
HARRISONS TEA: Lockhart; Panniar; Wallardie; Wentworth
KANNAN DEVAN HILLS PLANTATIONS COMPANY: Chundavurrai; Yellapatty
STANES AMALGAMATED: Kotada; Wellbeck
SOUTHERN TREE FARMS: Burnside
UNITED NIGIRI TEA ESTATES Ltd: Chamraj; Korakundah
In Kenya, our tea comes from smallholders and private estates. Smallholders own both the small pieces of land where they grow tea as well as the factory where the leaf is collectively process. They are organised under the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA), which markets the tea on behalf of farmers. Large private estates are operated by companies located around the Kericho region and providing housing to workers and their families. Tea is grown in Kenya all year round.
EASTERN PRODUCE KENYA: Chemomi; Kamaraya (SM) / Savani (1); Kibwari; Sitoi; Smallholders - SIRETT
JAMES FINLAY KENYA: Fin Tea (Smallholders), FINLAYS GARDEN GROUP
KENYAN TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA): Gacharage (1); Gitugi; Itumbe (1); Kagwe; Kaingaita; Makomboki; Michimikuru; Olenguruon
WILLIAMSON: Changoi (1); Kaimosi (1); Kapchorua (1); Tinderet (1)
- Tea gardens and/or smallholder groups covered by Twinings Women’s health and empowerment programme Sites (plantations and/or smallholders) covered by Twinings women’s health and empowerment programme
The tea growing areas are in the centre and south of the country and are categorised by the elevation at which tea is grown (high, medium or low grown) as each area has their own taste characteristics. Twinings sources its tea from both large plantations as well as private tea factories who process smallholder leaves, from different regions including speciality teas.
AGRAPATHANA PLANTATIONS LIMITED: Dambetenne (Bandaraeliya SM) (1); Clydesdale/Balmoral; Nayabedde (1);
AVISSAWELLA TEA FACTORY: Sithaka
BOGAWANTALAWA TEA ESTATES: Bogawantalawa; Bogawana (Bridwell SM) (1); Campion; Kotiyagala (1); Lethenty (1); Norwood; Wanarajah
HIDELLANA TEA FACTORY: Hidellana
KEGALLE PLANTATIONS: Kirklees
KELANI VALLEY PLANTATION: Pedro; Kelani
LUMBINI TEA VALLEY CEYLON: Lumbini
MALWATTE VALLEY: Aislaby; Uva Highlands (1)
MASKELIYA: Moray; Strathspey
POTHOTUWA TEA FACTORY: Pothotuwa
STASSENS NATURAL FOODS: Idalgasshinna
TALAWAKELLE: Bearwell; Dessford; Great Western; Holyrood; Kiruwanaganga; Somerset; Wattegodde
(1) Tea gardens covered by Twinings project (Community Development forum and Livelihoods)
Some of our teas also come from Argentina. The highland region of the Misiones provinces in the northeast of Argentina has the largest concentration of tea estates. There the climate is hot and humid and the land relatively flat to allow for highly mechanized harvesting and production. Tea is harvested during Argentina's summer months of November to May.
DON BASILIO SRL: Don Basilio
DON EDUARDO: Don Eduardo
LAS TREINTA SA: Las Treinta
Tea is grown all year round on the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia which benefits from rainforest, mountains and rich volcanic soil. Our teas are sourced from state-owned companies, private plantations and smallholders.
KBP CHAKRA: Dewata; N.Kanaan
PTPN8: Malabar; Pasir Malang; Santosa; Sedep; Sinumbra; Sperata
China is the world’s largest tea producer and despite over three-quarters of this production remaining in China, it’s still the 2nd biggest exporter. The majority of tea in China is grown by smallholder farmers who cultivate their own tea bushes and sell the green or slightly processed leaves to surrounding factories. In some instances, smallholder farmers even cultivate rented land. Our teas comes from carefully selected farmers across many regions, including Yunnan, Hunan, Zhejiang, Anhui or Hubei, as they give unique tasting teas, black, green, white, jasmine or Oolong.
BAOSHAN CHANGNINGHONG
GREEN FOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL (1)
HUNAN TEA COMPANY (2)
HUNAN YIQINGYUAN EVERSPRING
JAMES FINLAY CHINA
SHANGHAI DBM
ZHEJIANG TEA COMPANY
- Smallholders covered by Twinings project (Maternal and Infant health with Save the Children)
- Smallholders covered by Twinings livelihoods project
Rooibos is only grown in the mountainous Cederberg region 250 km to the north of Cape Town, South Africa. Here, the clean air and pure mountain streams nourish the mountain slopes on which Rooibos is grown. Our Rooibos is purchased directly from one producer in South Africa which works with around 180 farmers in the area, who grow it with other crops including citruses and stone fruits.
Hibiscus farming is an important part of rural life in arid areas of Egypt. The plant is drought resistant, relatively easy to produce and generates much needed income for villages. Hibiscus is grown by smallholder farming families, near villages where farmers and their families live. The hibiscus is then collected by a local Egyptian company who processes it in their factory nearby.
The wide variety of climatic and soil conditions across Egypt render it an ideal country for herb cultivation, notably peppermint. Egypt is one of the oldest peppermint growing countries in the world; farmers have been growing peppermint in Egypt for thousands of years. Once the peppermint has been picked and dried, it is sieved, with larger pieces used for peppermint oil extraction, and smaller pieces for tea infusions.
Our peppermint comes partly from farmers in Poland. The herb is grown, harvested and then dried by the farmers directly before being transported to the blending and packing facility, where various lots are combined to achieve our pre-determined standards. Each farmer get approx. 400Kgs per field and are paid based on the quality of the product.
Our cinnamon is largely sourced from cooperative smallholder farmers in Indonesia. They grow their cinnamon in a unique area on the island of Sumatra, called Kerinci (Jambi province), which is ideal for growing cinnamon trees due it its high altitude. A tree needs to be at least 10 years old before its bark can be harvested. Bark from younger trees are used to produce cinnamon sticks, while older trees’ bark is converted into cinnamon powder.
These smallholder farmers directly supply the cooperative that we buy from, cutting out the middle men and meaning the farmers are able to achieve the best possible price for their crops. All of their farms are Rainforest Alliance certified.
Many of the packaging components sourced by our Andover factory are bought from the UK. Some UK suppliers actually provide packaging for our tea factory in Poland. This includes the gold the foil you will find on our tea boxes, teabag paper, and the outer cardboard packaging we put tea boxes in to transport them to shops. These suppliers are based all around the UK, from Gloucestershire to Berwekshire, Scotland, and many have been supplying us for decades. They employ anywhere from 60 people up to 300.
Linden is wild harvested in forests in Bulgaria, the collection is regulated by the Forestry administration which issues special permissions. Our partner takes the collectors to the area and organises the transport of the products to the factory where it is dried.
Twinings sources various packaging materials from China, from cardboard tea boxes and metal tins, to teabag paper and string. Most of this packaging is supplied to our plant in China, but some is exported to our factories in the UK and Poland. Typically, our Chinese packaging manufacturing suppliers employ around 150 people, but some of our suppliers are large scale operations with up to 300 employees. As with all of our key suppliers, our packaging suppliers in China understand our high ethical standards, and demonstrate this by undergoing periodic independent ethical audits.
We source our cardamom spice from Guatemala. Guatemala is one of the largest producers of cardamom in the world.
Here, we are working with Mercy Corps to strengthen the cardamom value chain, improve market access for producers and establish a Producers’ Association. The initiative will also create demonstration plots and train farmers to improve quality, drying technologies and pest and disease management. It will improve nutrition and food security by helping families diversify their diets.
Cardamom has a unique taste; due to its aromatic properties it is frequently used in cooking. Cardamom is often used in chai blends; we like to pair it with cinnamon, rooibos and fennel.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
We source our Fennel from China. Once the bright yellow fennel flowers are dried, they release hundreds of tiny, sweet fennel seeds revealing the invigorating aniseed-like flavour.
Made in China, Twinings Deluxe Compartment Wooden Tea Box, holds up to 144 individually wrapped teas.
Crafted from fine dark wood and finished with "Twinings" and solid brass hinges and openings.
Twinings sources various packaging materials from Poland, including cardboard tea boxes, envelopes for tea bags, and the little paper labels at the end of teabag strings. Typically, our Polish suppliers’ factories have between 100-200 workers, some of whom will have been working for our suppliers for decades. Many of our suppliers are located near our production site in Swarzedz, and will be longstanding Twinings partners, to ensure consistency and high quality.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
While most of our cinnamon comes from Indonesia, we also get some of our cinnamon from Vietnam. Its distinct warm and spicy flavour tastes great in an infusion.
Our vanilla comes from Madagascar. Derived from an orchid, having a delicate sweet and creamy flavour. Thanks to the country's hot and humid climate, as well as ideal soil conditions, Madagascar is the top producer of vanilla.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
The wide variety of climatic and soil conditions across Egypt render it an ideal country for herb cultivation, including camomile. Watch our video to find out more.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
Our three key sourcing locations for Lemongrass are: Egypt, Paraguay and Thailand. Lemongrass is one of the most versatile of plants, with its fresh lemon scent adding fragrance to any combination.
Our three key sourcing locations for Lemongrass are: Egypt, Paraguay and Thailand. Lemongrass is one of the most versatile of plants, with its fresh lemon scent adding fragrance to any combination.
Our three key sourcing locations for Lemongrass are: Egypt, Paraguay and Thailand. Lemongrass is one of the most versatile of plants, with its fresh lemon scent adding fragrance to any combination.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
Peppermint tea, loved by so many around the world, for its refreshing and uplifting taste. We source our peppermint from a variety of different countries, each with different climatic and growing conditions to create the best flavour possible.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
We commonly talk about 'camomile tea' yet strictly speaking, an infusion is prepared by steeping herbs and does not contain any tea leaves from the camellia sinensis tea plant. The best camomile evokes the essence of a summer meadow: floral, uplifting and with a breezy scent that calms the spirit.
We source our turmeric from a variety of different places, including Asia, Africa and South America. Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma, it's perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten.
We source our turmeric from a variety of different places, including Asia, Africa and South America. Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma, it's perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten.
We source our turmeric from a variety of different places, including Asia, Africa and South America. Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma, it's perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten.
We source our turmeric from a variety of different places, including Asia, Africa and South America. Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma, it's perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten.
We source our turmeric from a variety of different places, including Asia, Africa and South America. Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma, it's perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten.
We source our turmeric from a variety of different places, including Asia, Africa and South America. Turmeric has been used for generations all over the world to support digestion. Known for its wonderfully vibrant colour, gentle spice and delicious aroma, it's perfect to enjoy any time of day or after you have eaten.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our rosehips from across the globe. The plant is suited to almost any soil and condition, explaining its spread across the world.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Hibiscus comes from a variety of different places. We source ours from Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Europe. The plant grows best in well drained soils in sunny climates.
Lemon trees grow best in warmer climates. We mostly source our lemon peel from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
Lemon trees grow best in warmer climates. We mostly source our lemon peel from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
Lemon trees grow best in warmer climates. We mostly source our lemon peel from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
Lemon trees grow best in warmer climates. We mostly source our lemon peel from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
Lemon trees grow best in warmer climates. We mostly source our lemon peel from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
Lemon trees grow best in warmer climates. We mostly source our lemon peel from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
We source our linden from trees growing in Eastern Europe and China.
We source our linden from trees growing in Eastern Europe and China.
We source our linden from trees growing in Eastern Europe and China.
We source our linden from trees growing in Eastern Europe and China.
We source our linden from trees growing in Eastern Europe and China.
We source our linden from trees growing in Eastern Europe and China.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
We source our oranges from all over the world. The trees like to grow in warm and sunny conditions.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Spicy, warming ginger makes a great infusion. We source ours from countries in Africa, Asia and South America.