PG Tips
PG Tips
| Type | Tea |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Distributor | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region of origin | |
| Introduced | 1930 |
| Discontinued | |
| Alcohol by volume | |
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PG Tips is a brand of tea in the United Kingdom, manufactured by Unilever. It is one of the most popular tea brands in the UK and is known for its distinctive pyramid-shaped tea bags.
History[edit | edit source]
PG Tips was launched in the 1930s by Arthur Brooke, a tea dealer from Manchester. Originally called "Pre-Gest-Tee", the name was later shortened to PG Tips. The brand became famous for its advertising campaigns featuring anthropomorphic chimpanzees, known as the "Tipps family".
Product Range[edit | edit source]
PG Tips offers a variety of tea products, including:
The brand is particularly known for its pyramid tea bags, which are designed to allow more room for the tea leaves to move, enhancing the flavor.
Advertising[edit | edit source]
PG Tips has a long history of memorable advertising campaigns. The "Tipps family" of chimpanzees were used in advertisements from the 1950s to the 1970s. More recently, the brand has used a puppet monkey named "Monkey" in its advertisements.
Environmental Initiatives[edit | edit source]
PG Tips has made efforts to improve its environmental impact. The brand has committed to using Rainforest Alliance certified tea leaves and has introduced biodegradable tea bags.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- [Official PG Tips website](https://www.pgtips.co.uk)
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