OUR HERITAGE
Established in 1929 Herbert and Ward continue in the fine tradition of its founders Messrs Herbert and Ward. They met in 1920 at a reception held at the Viceroys residence in India where a firm friendship was born. They both travelled extensively. Mr Herbert in Africa, India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) buying coffee, tea, cocoa and spices and Mr Ward through India, China and South East Asia buying tea, silks and spices for sale in the London Auctions.
It was on a return visit to London in 1929 they formed the new company that grandfather Mr Miller joined as a young man at 16 years old. Herbert and Ward a family run company continuing its success through grandfather, father and currently son Nigel Miller selling fine rare teas and coffees sold in Great Britain and many customers throughout the world.
Herbert and Ward are immensely proud of their tradition, knowledge and expertise in the coffee and tea industry. The coffee roastery is based in Rochester, Kent.
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