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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 3,935 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
    114
  • Value
    99
  • Shipping
    102
  • Quality
    100

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 91.8%
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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.

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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!

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November 29th, 2022
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Easy to find items and prices are reasonable and the products are great.

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February 4th, 2023
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Love shopping at English Tea.variety.quality.ease of navigation of website.

Look forward to authentic Brittish products
February 3rd, 2023
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September 18th, 2023
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Interesting, easy to find things, purchased teas and bags for my daughters Bridal shower tea.

Reason I chose this business:

Nice web site and easy to use.

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September 16th, 2023
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This tea leaves my teeth ajar...don't know any other way to describe it.

Reason I chose this business:

I was looking for a cheaper, more readily available Irish Breakfast tea that I drink every morning.

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September 13th, 2023
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Have been searching for Sharwood's Major Grey chutney, and was very happy to find that the English Tea Store still had some in stock.

Reason I chose this business:

I had been looking for it both in local grocery stores and online and knew that the English Tea Store had carried the Sharwood brand in the past.

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September 23rd, 2022
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Very nice, very helpful products as described enjoyed everything

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July 9th, 2023
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All good OL BOY.great flavor...!
All good...see ya later.

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September 16th, 2022
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Thanks again. Everything is great. I will order again.

Great, thanks
September 16th, 2022
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January 21st, 2023
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My client enjoyed the gifts. The transaction was smooth.

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June 14th, 2023
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Very pleased with product and rapid service and shipping

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Previous purchases

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May 29th, 2023
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Easy website to use. Great choices to choose from.

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May 17th, 2023
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Purchased for gifts for someone who loves this brand.

Reason I chose this business:

Best price and us selection.

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August 14th, 2022
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Delighted by the goodies. The package was affected by heat but it's alright.

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April 15th, 2023
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All delicious -- it was a gift that was appreciated!

Reason I chose this business:

I had bought from ETS awhile ago and was very happy with my purchases.

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December 21st, 2022
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This is my second order and I like the company and the tea

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December 14th, 2022
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No issues with product or delivery. On time delivery

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December 9th, 2022
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I can always get my English favorites that I have always enjoyed

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February 17th, 2023
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Easy to order. Planning to order more items. Shipping was very timely

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September 10th, 2023
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Its ok. But there are some long dry thin kind of sticks inside. Not good quality

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Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Dear Alicia, 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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September 11th, 2023
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Great customer service. Pleased with speedy delivery. Thank you.

Reason I chose this business:

Looking for small teapot. English Tea Store had excellent review

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September 8th, 2023
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I like the peach organic tea. Nice flavor, packaged well

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September 7th, 2023
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The English Tea store offers wonderful teas at fair prices!

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September 6th, 2023
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It was great! Everything went smoothly. I would use them again for my next purchase.

Reason I chose this business:

I found it on Google. I thought they had the best selection.

It was great!
August 23rd, 2023
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August 29th, 2023
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Package arrived branston pickle every where. Lids not secure and thus spills and unedible contents

Reason I chose this business:

Sells british goods. Will never use again.

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Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Dear Alexandra, We apologize for the damage of your products in shipping. 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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September 13th, 2022
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The packets of honey open nicely and neatly. The honey is delicious!

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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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