 The classical door case is surmounted by a pediment with a statue of a golden lion, and two figures of Chinese men who signify the origin of the beverage.The Twining business expanded in 1825 to into a bank that financed tea trading, which operated at 215 Strand from 1835 until it merged with Lloyds Bank in 1892.The tea business became known as "R. Twining" after Robert Twining became its director in 1771.