Nambarrie facts for kids

Nambarrie sign on a tea packing warehouse, Belfast

Nambarrie is a well-known brand of tea that started in Belfast way back in 1860. It later moved its main base to Andover, Hampshire in England. Today, Nambarrie is owned by another famous tea company called Twinings.

Nambarrie Tea Co. Ltd. still has delivery centers in Mallusk, County Antrim (which is in Northern Ireland) and Glasgow (in Scotland). It's quite popular, being the third biggest tea brand in Scotland!

How Nambarrie Started

Nambarrie began its journey in 1860. It was first known as 'Pratt and Montgomery' and operated from York Street in Belfast.

Challenges During Wartime

During a time of war in 1941, the company's buildings in Tomb Street, Belfast, were completely destroyed by bombs. It's said that only one horse-drawn delivery van survived the attack!

Nambarrie's Community Support

Nambarrie has been involved in supporting different events and charities over the years.

Adventures with Geoff Hill

In 1998, Nambarrie teamed up with an author named Geoff Hill. They sponsored his exciting journey called "The Nambarrie Run: Delhi to Belfast on a Royal Enfield." Geoff repeated his adventure in 2006 with "The Nambarrie Run II: Chile to Alaska on a Triumph." A marketing executive for Nambarrie, Richard McQuillan, shared that the company was happy to support local writing talent, especially since Nambarrie was the top tea brand in Northern Ireland.

Helping Charities

Nambarrie has also helped raise money for many other charity events. For example, they supported The Great Scottish Run in 2002. They also helped raise funds for The Maggie's Centre in Glasgow, which is a special place that offers support to people affected by cancer.

Changes to the Factory

On April 10, 2008, Nambarrie announced that it would close its factory in Belfast. The factory is now closed, and all the tea production happens in England. Even though the building is no longer used and has become run down, the old Nambarrie sign is still attached to it.