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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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May 24th, 2023
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The products shipped quickly and were packaged well

Reason I chose this business:

Saw a teapot my friend bought

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May 24th, 2023
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Excellent tea. A little slow in arriving, and shipping not free.

Reason I chose this business:

Had the flavor that I wanted/

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January 15th, 2023
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Nice website offering affordable and excellent products.

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March 10th, 2017

Great selection of teas! Fast service. The Earl Grey Cream tea is a favorite...

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May 23rd, 2023
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Used before noticing it was already expired! Won't order here again!

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Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Dear Theodora, 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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January 14th, 2023
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Easy to order, quality product, packaging is attractive

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May 22nd, 2023
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Great shop. Amazing tea. Lead time is a bit long, but its worth it.

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May 22nd, 2023
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Products ordered were well packed and fresh. Arrived fast. Will be back.

Reason I chose this business:

Had the English products I was looking for at a reasonable price.

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January 14th, 2023
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So fast and easy! The fact that you carry this Irish jam is fantastic!

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Jacob Y. – English Tea Store Rep

Dear Alberto, 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!

So fast and easy!
December 24th, 2022
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May 21st, 2023
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Glad that Creme Earl Gray Tea is back in stock! Thanks for putting me on the notice list.

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May 21st, 2023
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I've bought tea several times from your company and find the service excellent.

Wonderful
October 19th, 2019
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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.

Great
December 27th, 2022
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Great. So happy to have found this site!

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August 26th, 2022
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Delivery was excellent, protected and kept cool. Thank you. We've enjoyed everything.

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November 24th, 2016

Happy with service and product was reasonable price.

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May 19th, 2023
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Excellent service and selection. Will definitely be back.

Reason I chose this business:

Recommended by a friend.

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May 18th, 2023
Verified purchase
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Ordering is fast and I received my product just fine.

My colleague from Ireland brought and shared this tea...
September 9th, 2022
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My colleague from Ireland brought and shared this tea with me and I loved it. She told me where to get it.

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May 17th, 2023
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Fast, efficient, reliable. Came right as expected.

Reason I chose this business:

Because it offered these when I couldn't find them anywhere else.

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May 16th, 2023
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Website is easy to navigate and products are great! Thank you.

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January 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

Very easy to find the items I wanted and delivery was fast

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January 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

Always good quality teas at reasonable prices, shipped reliably with speed

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May 15th, 2023
Verified purchase
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It was very easy once I had decided to go with one style.

Excellent as always
April 4th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Previous review

It was very easy to find my selections, and to process my order.

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January 12th, 2023
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Really fast shipping, high quality items well packed.

Reason I chose this business:

Had all products I needed.

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January 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

Good selection of British Christmas at fair prices. Site is easy to navigate and Checkout.

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May 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

Great purchase and enjoyed by all who tried these delicious eggs

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May 12th, 2023
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Not sure why you would solicit shipping protection - never had that proposed expense before,

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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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