May's visit to China recalls charm of British tea culture
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Updated: 2018-02-05 07:32
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In 1837, former British monarch Queen Victoria granted Twinings the first Royal Warrant, and designated Twinings as the imperial tea, an honor that has continued to the present. Nowadays, members of the British royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, very much prefer Twinings tea.The brand was also awarded the Victoria's Medal in 1972 and 1977, becoming the first tea company to be allowed to export, thus successfully entering the world tea culture market.
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