Whittington

Whittington is the tea and infusion brand of Ercom , a Milanese company founded in 1968 and specializing in hot chocolate served in bars. In 2010 , the Lavazza group acquired Ercom and its brands, including Whittington.

No. Whittington is an Italian brand belonging to the Lavazza, which originated from the Milanese company Ercom. Whittard of Chelsea is a British tea company: they are two different brands, despite their similar names.

• Earl Grey No. 2 — a “traditional black tea flavored with bergamot, fragrant and exotic,” according to the brand. Our best-selling Whittington tea.
• Red Fruit Black Tea No. 13 — a “stimulating, spring-like and charming” black tea.
• Chinese Green Tea No. 17 — a green tea with "invigorating notes of freshly cut grass".

Black tea is usually prepared at 95°C, green tea around 80°C, to avoid making it bitter.

Yes: Lavazza's Whittington catalog includes organic teas, such as Nilgiri organic, lemon black tea, vanilla rooibos, and Gunpowder. The Whittington teas in our selection are not certified organic.

The brand blends leaves, flowers, and fruits from around the world into teas and infusions; l'orvaries depending on the specific blend: our green tea No. 17, for example, is a green tea from China. Whittington comes from the Milanese company Ercom and belongs to the Lavazza group in Turin.

Yes: Whittington is part of Lavazza's offering for bars, restaurants, and offices. Each box contains 15 individually wrapped sachets, to be served with coffee. For bulk orders, please request a quote.