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English Tea Store

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4.6 / 5
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4.5 / 5
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Overview

English Tea Store has a rating of 4.7 stars from 4,481 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with English Tea Store most frequently mention customer service, timely manner, and great selection. English Tea Store ranks 1st among Tea sites.

  • Service
    157
  • Value
    99
  • Shipping
    102
  • Quality
    100

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 92.7%
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Business's Favorite Review

“English Tea Store my new bff”

Sharon O.
9/30/20

This store us my new bff for UK goodies. The cookies came in tact. The chocolate although I haven't opened and tried it, was NOT melted. They placed a freezer pack which melted but it did its job! I have to admit I was expecting melted shortbread chocolate cookies. However, that was not the case! Ordering was easy. Waiting for delivery and/or ship time was just a few days.

Date of experience: 8/27/20
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Top Positive Review

“Great!”

Lynn G.
10/11/20

This was my first time ordering from English Tea Store's site and I am totally satisfied! All the goodies were delivered fast and packaged well. Nothing damaged, crushed or crumbled! Cannot wait to place additional orders! I paid extra for the cooling bag and things were packed perfectly in it. Thanks so much!

Date of experience: 9/11/20
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Reviews (4,481)

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Wisconsin
1 review
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March 18th, 2023
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Shipped quickly. Had ice packs to keep items cold. Very satisfied.

Date of experience: February 16, 2023

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Georgia
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November 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

Good tea - especially for the price. I have really enjoyed having a cup every night.

Date of experience: October 14, 2022

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Florida
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February 2nd, 2023
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Very easy. Everything I offered was amazing. Taste great. Will definitely be ordering again

Date of experience: January 3, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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January 21st, 2023
Verified purchase

I received my order promptly and wrapped perfectly

Reason I chose this business:

I have purchased from this store every year

Date of experience: December 22, 2022

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Virginia
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July 6th, 2023
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It was easier than I thought; delivery quick and very happy! Thank you

Reason I chose this business:

To find items from England for gifts. Thank you

Date of experience: June 6, 2023

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North Carolina
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November 16th, 2022
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Speedy and simple, will definitely be ordering again.

Date of experience: October 17, 2022

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Arizona
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July 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

Easy ordering and prompt delivery. Updates sent. Always have the type tea we want.

Reason I chose this business:

Always have product we want.

Date of experience: June 5, 2023

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Arizona
1 review
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July 4th, 2023
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Yummy in my tummy and those that I have shared these with!

Date of experience: June 4, 2023

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California
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January 11th, 2023
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Good selection of British Christmas at fair prices. Site is easy to navigate and Checkout.

Date of experience: December 12, 2022

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Michigan
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January 11th, 2023
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Thank you! I my niece was so excited to see this small pot she ordered one for herself

Date of experience: December 12, 2022

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Oklahoma
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January 11th, 2023
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Love the Cadbury authentic chocolates for stockings!

Reason I chose this business:

Previous customer

Date of experience: December 12, 2022

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New York
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January 10th, 2023
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Great site with quick order delivery. Will buy from them again.

Reason I chose this business:

Product selection. Was what I was hoping for.

Date of experience: December 11, 2022

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New York
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January 9th, 2023
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Everything perfect as expected. Thank you very much.

Date of experience: December 10, 2022

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New Jersey
2 reviews
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July 3rd, 2023
Verified purchase

Everything was terrible - the delivery tracking etc

Date of experience: June 3, 2023

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Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Hello, We are very sorry for this experience with our company and understand your frustration. If you have not done so already, please reach out to our Customer Service team at customerservice@onlinestores.com. You will hear from our Customer Service team as soon as possible and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this, we are so sorry for this experience!

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Pennsylvania
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July 8th, 2023
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Had what I wanted in stock. Can't wait to get them!

Date of experience: June 8, 2023

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Florida
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July 23rd, 2022
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Had the product I was looking for! Quick and easy
Will definitely buy here again!

Date of experience: June 23, 2022

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Massachusetts
1 review
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July 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

Product arrived on time and was what I ordered. Thanks

Reason I chose this business:

Had what I needed

Date of experience: June 7, 2023

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Virginia
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January 13th, 2023
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Great. So happy to have found this site! Good selection at reasonable prices and shipping.

Date of experience: December 14, 2022

Great
December 27th, 2022
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• Previous review

Great. So happy to have found this site!

Date of experience: November 27, 2022

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New York
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January 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

Really fast shipping, high quality items well packed.

Reason I chose this business:

Had all products I needed.

Date of experience: December 13, 2022

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Georgia
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January 13th, 2023
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Always good quality teas at reasonable prices, shipped reliably with speed

Date of experience: December 14, 2022

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North Carolina
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November 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

OK but shipping too expensive. One of the few companies that have them

Reason I chose this business:

For the British crumpets

Date of experience: October 16, 2022

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Indiana
1 review
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August 19th, 2020
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Sometimes the website is clunky. But I got my order in.

Reason I chose this business:

Search engine plus interest in products

Reason I chose this product:

What we wanted right now

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Date of experience: July 20, 2020

Sometimes the website is clunky
August 11th, 2020
Verified site experience
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Sometimes the website is clunky. But I got my order in.

Date of experience: July 12, 2020

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Pennsylvania
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October 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

It was packed very well my candy did not melt and I will order again.

Reason I chose this business:

Because of the variety of items that are available.

Date of experience: September 2, 2022

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California
3 reviews
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January 13th, 2023
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Very easy to find the items I wanted and delivery was fast

Date of experience: December 14, 2022

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Ohio
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January 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

The set arrived perfectly packed. No damages Thank you

Date of experience: December 18, 2022

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From the business

English Tea Store is one of the largest online vendors of tea, teapots, British food, and tea gifts. Choose from thousands of gourmet teas at everyday low prices.

Business History

The English Tea Store is an online retailer that specializes in the retail niche market of tea, tea products, snacks and foods imported from the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. The English Tea Store is a subsidiary of Online Stores Inc., an e-commerce conglomerate with seven other sites and companies under its umbrella. Among the Online Stores Inc. family joining The English Tea Store are the United States Flag Store, Discount Safety Gear Store, Construction Gear Store, the Safety Girl Store, Lightup and its most recent addition, Northline Express. Online Stores Inc. is an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau of Westmoreland County.

The English Tea Store offers well-known brands of tea from the United Kingdom, chocolate, cookies, biscuits, Christmas cakes, candies, teapots, tea sets and tea accessories, gift baskets and a wide assortment of packaged foods.

The English Tea Store is a privately owned family business that has its own proprietary brand of product which comes in a variety of flavors and blends known simply as English Tea Store. The company also brings in PG Tips brand tea, one of the most popular brands of tea in the United Kingdom for the last 75 years.

The site and all of its products imported are overseen by founder and CEO Kevin Hickey, a native from England to offer as legitimate experience as possible in all the goods offered. The company offers over 100 different kinds of tea, popular British snacks and food, tea-making appliances and accessories from the United Kingdom and different parts of the world.
Online Stores Inc. along with the English Tea Store and its brother and sister companies have seen positive recognition in their respected markets.
The English Tea Store currently has a 4.5-star rating on Trustpilot based off of just over 23k customer reviews as of June of 2022.

History
The English Tea Store was founded in 2003 by Kevin Hickey. Hickey, originally from the United Kingdom wanted to offer a service providing and importing popular brands of English tea and correlating British snacks, bringing the traditional English pastime to an American and worldwide audience. His involvement with the company and oversight of products offers an authentic experience to this retail niche market.
Recognition
2021:
• English Tea Store was ranked #25 in Best Online Shops in "Food," category by Newsweek

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