Sitejabber Website Reviews and Complaints
  • English Tea Store

English Tea Store

Ratings On Other Platforms

Trustpilot
4.6 / 5
ResellerRatings
4.5 / 5
Corporate Values

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

Proactively asks for customer feedback

This company responds to reviews on average within 12 days

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 91.8%
Positive
1,966
Neutral
82
Negative
94

Instant Feedback

21,488 reviews

9
See all photos
Special offer from English Tea Store
Join our Tea of the Month Club.
Join Now Gain trust and grow your business with customer reviews
How would you rate English Tea Store?
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.

See full review
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!

Reviews (3,935)

Rating

Timeframe

Other

Reviews that mention popular keywords

shopping experience (300) quality products (88) tea pot (135) customer service (208)
Thumbnail of user pattis391
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
November 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

Good for quick delivery and proper packaging. I liked the variety offered.

Thumbnail of user jacoby42
Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Dear Patti, We apologize for the issue. 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!

Thumbnail of user lucianag22
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Great taste, shipping was fast. I highly recommend this company and also their products.

Thumbnail of user carmenf230
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Very fast and delicious no trouble at all ordering thank you

Reason I chose this business:

Was looking for better tea than grocery store found on internet

Thumbnail of user robins1448
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

My experience was great. Quick delivery and good products

Reason I chose this business:

Saw and ad for it

Thumbnail of user caroles480
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Prompt service and even a follow up to make sure goods arrived safely, promptly

Reason I chose this business:

Chose this store because it had the scarce items I really wanted

Thumbnail of user julieo501
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Quality, fair pricing, quick delivery. Will buy again.

Thumbnail of user scottb2915
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Shopping experience is fine. Like any other online store but the tea was terrible.

Thumbnail of user mauricem226
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Great. The toffee was amazing and I will order again. As it came in orderly fashion.

Reason I chose this business:

I thought they would have great toffee and they did. It was a random pick.

Easy
January 31st, 2023
Verified site experience
• Previous review

Easy. Simple. Can't wait to get my toffee

Thumbnail of user ramong146
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Great site. Very customer friendly. Fast shipping, good products.

Reason I chose this business:

Has what I need for baking.

Thumbnail of user philips806
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
November 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

Always great service and ease of shopping. Will be back

Thumbnail of user donnab3094
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Products arrived quickly, love the set shipping rate.

Reason I chose this business:

Products and shipping cost

Thumbnail of user peteg179
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

Had a great experience with your company will order from you again

Reason I chose this business:

Found you on line

Thumbnail of user kathrync825
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

Very small. Would not have ordered them had I known this.

Reason I chose this business:

E-mail looked like the products were great.

Thumbnail of user jacoby42
Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Dear Kathryn, 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!

Thumbnail of user charlesm2734
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
November 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

Quick and easy from request to receiving the fresh tea.

Reason I chose this business:

Have used for years. Good price and selection.

Thumbnail of user markc3876
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

Wonderful to get mince pies in the US! Very happy.

Reason I chose this business:

They offered mince pies.

Thumbnail of user judithh729
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

Customer-friendly site - had just what I was looking for!

Thumbnail of user andyk265
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

This was an easy online experience. And the tea is world quality.

Thumbnail of user jennifere1545
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

Prompt delivery of ordered products. Other British items on the website makes for fun browsing.

Reason I chose this business:

Multiple tastes of teas I like. Especially British teas in decaf varieties. The regulars appear in the stores the decaf not so much.

Thumbnail of user michaelm6989
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
October 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

This is a nice relaxing tea to enjoy in the evening.

Reason I chose this business:

Because I am English.

Thumbnail of user maggiw4
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

Loved most of what I received. My taste may be different than some others.

Thumbnail of user michaeln2279
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

Quick, well packed, quickly shipped, very impressed with this company and products. Thank you!

Reason I chose this business:

Type of Products offered.

Thumbnail of user catherineb513
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

Easy to navigate this site and wonderful products!
I am always pleased with my items!

Thumbnail of user coleenl33
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
October 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

Overall nice experience. Would like to see more tea time bakery shelf stable items.

Reason I chose this business:

I was looking for clotted cream and found it amongst other things.

Thumbnail of user johnt3781
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
October 29th, 2022
Verified purchase

Could use less pectin and more peel. Makes toast very nice in the mornings.

Reason I chose this business:

I always follow the sales. I will buy again. The company is very responsive. Keep sending th emails.

Thumbnail of user karid109
Kari D.
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
October 13th, 2019
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Quick and easy order. Liked video on Cobalt Betty. Is exactly what I expected.

Reason I chose this business:

Product I was looking for at the right price.

Reason I chose this product:

I needed a good tea pot.

Value
Shipping
Quality
Quick and easy order
October 5th, 2019
Verified site experience
• Previous review

Quick and easy order. Liked video on Cobalt Betty.

Sitejabber for Business

Gain trust and grow your business with customer reviews.

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

Company Representative

Thumbnail of user bigc73
Web D.
Typically responds within 12 days

How do I know I can trust these reviews about English Tea Store?

  • Sitejabber’s mission is to increase online transparency for buyers and businesses
  • Sitejabber has helped over 200M buyers make better purchasing decisions online
  • Suspicious reviews are flagged by our algorithms, moderators, and community members
Have a question about English Tea Store?