The Challenge

Our range includes teas inspired by many countries, including English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast and Russian Caravan... But what about Australia? We felt it was time to discover a blend that is as unique and wonderful as Australia, and who better to help us find it that than Australians.

The Challenge

In 2011 we enlisted 40 well-known Australians to create their own perfect Australian Afternoon Tea Blend. These blends were assessed in London by our expert panel (we were impressed by the skills of our celebrity blenders) and the top 5 were selected. We then left it up to you, the Australian public, to choose a winner from our Top 5 blends! Voting has done via special Twinings tasting events and also online.

The Top 5

Our Top 5 finalists were Radio Broadcaster Alan Jones, TV Personality Kerri-Anne Kennerley and her husband John, Singer John Williamson, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Champion Surfer Layne Beachley. Feel free to browse their blend descriptions for yourself.

The winning blend

The winning blend, Twinings Australian Afternoon Tea, was launched in January 2012 with 10 cents for every pack sold being donated to the winning celebrity's nominated charity (The Hon Kevin Rudd MP and the RSPCA).

The other Finalists

In no particular order, the finalists who made it to the Top 10 were; TV Personality and Vet, Dr. Katrina Warren, Health expert, Dr. Kerryn Phelps, Australian Rugby player, Phil Waugh, Socialite, Lillian Frank, and Singer, Anthony Warlow.