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			== PG Tips gallery ==
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			File:PG Tips.png\|PG Tips logo
			File:Pgtips800large.jpg\|PG Tips tea box
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	{{Infobox beverage		{{Infobox beverage
	\| name = PG Tips		\| name = PG Tips
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	\| ingredients = Black tea		\| ingredients = Black tea
	}}		}}

	'''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.		'''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.

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	* [[Tea in the United Kingdom]]		* [[Tea in the United Kingdom]]
	* [[List of tea brands]]		* [[List of tea brands]]

	~~== References ==~~
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [~~Official PG Tips website](~~https://www.pgtips.co.uk)		* [https://www.pgtips.co.uk Official PG Tips website]

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	~~==PG_Tips==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Pgtips800large.jpg\|PG Tips 800 Large~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Pgtips800large.jpg\|PG Tips 800 Large
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	~~[[File:Pgtips800large.jpg\|thumb]] PG Tips~~

	PG Tips is a ~~popular~~ brand of tea in the United Kingdom, known for its distinctive pyramid-shaped tea bags ~~and rich, robust flavor. It is produced by Unilever and has been a staple in British households since its introduction in the 1930s~~.		{{Infobox beverage
			\| name = PG Tips
			\| image =
			\| caption = A box of PG Tips tea bags
			\| type = Tea
			\| origin = United Kingdom
			\| introduced = 1930
			\| color =
			\| ingredients = Black tea
			}}

			'''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 ==		== History ==
			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".

	PG Tips was launched in the United Kingdom in 1930 by Arthur Brooke, the founder of the Brooke Bond Tea Company. Originally, the tea was sold under the name "Pre-Gest-Tee," which was later shortened to PG Tips. The name "Pre-Gest-Tee" was intended to suggest that the tea could be drunk prior to eating food, as a digestive aid.		== Product Range ==
			PG Tips offers a variety of tea products, including:
	In the 1950s, PG Tips became famous for its advertising campaign featuring anthropomorphic chimpanzees known as the "Tipps family." These advertisements were highly popular and contributed significantly to the brand's recognition and success.		* [[Black tea]]
			* [[Green tea]]
	== Product ~~Features~~ ==		* [[Herbal tea]]
			* [[Decaffeinated tea]]
	PG Tips ~~is renowned for its pyramid-shaped tea bags, which were introduced in 1996. The unique design allows more room for the tea leaves to move, resulting in~~ a ~~better infusion and a richer flavor. The~~ tea ~~itself is a blend of Assam~~, ~~Ceylon, and Kenyan teas, which gives it a strong and full-bodied taste.~~

	~~=== Ingredients ===~~

	~~The primary ingredients in PG Tips are:~~

	* Black tea leaves		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.
	* Natural flavorings (in some varieties)

	==~~= Varieties =~~==		== Advertising ==
			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.

	PG Tips ~~offers several varieties of~~ tea~~, including:~~		== Environmental Initiatives ==
			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.

	* Original		== See Also ==
	* Decaf		* [[Tea in the United Kingdom]]
	* Extra Strong		* [[List of tea brands]]
	* ~~Green~~ Tea
	* ~~Herbal Infusions~~

	== ~~Production and Sustainability~~ ==		== References ==
			{{Reflist}}

	PG Tips is committed to sustainable tea production. The brand sources its tea from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, ensuring that the tea is produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This certification guarantees that the tea is grown with respect for the environment and the workers who produce it.		== External Links ==
			* [Official PG Tips website](https://www.pgtips.co.uk)
	== ~~Cultural Impact~~ ==

	PG Tips ~~has become an iconic brand in the UK, often associated with British tea culture~~. ~~The brand's advertising campaigns, particularly those featuring the "Tipps family" of chimpanzees, have left a lasting impression on British popular culture~~.

	~~== Also see ==~~

	* [[Tea]]
	* [[Black tea]]
	* [[Tea culture]]
	* [[Unilever]]
	* [[Rainforest Alliance]]

	~~{{Tea brands}}~~

	[[Category:Tea brands]]		[[Category:Tea brands]]
			[[Category:Unilever brands]]
	[[Category:British brands]]		[[Category:British brands]]
	[[Category:~~Unilever brands~~]]		[[Category:Products introduced in 1930]]

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	[[~~file~~:Pgtips800large.jpg\|thumb~~\|Pgtips800large~~]] ~~'''~~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 has a ~~long history dating back to~~ the 1930s.		[[File:Pgtips800large.jpg\|thumb]] PG Tips

			PG Tips is a popular brand of tea in the United Kingdom, known for its distinctive pyramid-shaped tea bags and rich, robust flavor. It is produced by Unilever and has been a staple in British households since its introduction in the 1930s.

	== History ==		== History ==
	PG Tips was launched in the 1930s by [[Arthur Brooke]], the founder of the [[Brooke Bond]] tea company. Originally, the tea was sold under the name "Pre-Gestee," which implied that it was a tea to be drunk before eating food. The name was later shortened to PG, and "Tips" was added to highlight that only the top two leaves and a bud are used in the blend.

	== Product ~~Range~~ ==		PG Tips was launched in the United Kingdom in 1930 by Arthur Brooke, the founder of the Brooke Bond Tea Company. Originally, the tea was sold under the name "Pre-Gest-Tee," which was later shortened to PG Tips. The name "Pre-Gest-Tee" was intended to suggest that the tea could be drunk prior to eating food, as a digestive aid.
	PG Tips offers ~~a variety~~ of tea ~~products~~, including:
	* ~~[[Black tea]]~~		In the 1950s, PG Tips became famous for its advertising campaign featuring anthropomorphic chimpanzees known as the "Tipps family." These advertisements were highly popular and contributed significantly to the brand's recognition and success.
	* [[Green ~~tea]]~~
	* [[Herbal tea]]		== Product Features ==
	* [[Decaffeinated tea]]
			PG Tips is renowned for its pyramid-shaped tea bags, which were introduced in 1996. The unique design allows more room for the tea leaves to move, resulting in a better infusion and a richer flavor. The tea itself is a blend of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas, which gives it a strong and full-bodied taste.

			=== Ingredients ===

			The primary ingredients in PG Tips are:

			* Black tea leaves
			* Natural flavorings (in some varieties)

			=== Varieties ===

			PG Tips offers several varieties of tea, including:

			* Original
			* Decaf
			* Extra Strong
			* Green Tea
			* Herbal Infusions

			== Production and Sustainability ==

			PG Tips is committed to sustainable tea production. The brand sources its tea from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, ensuring that the tea is produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This certification guarantees that the tea is grown with respect for the environment and the workers who produce it.

	~~The brand is particularly known for its pyramid-shaped tea bags, which were introduced in 1996. The unique shape allows more room for the tea leaves to move, resulting in a better infusion.~~		== Cultural Impact ==

	~~== Advertising ==~~		PG Tips has become an iconic brand in the UK, often associated with British tea culture. The brand's advertising campaigns, particularly those featuring the "Tipps family" of chimpanzees, have left a lasting impression on British popular culture.
	PG Tips ~~is famous for its~~ advertising campaigns, particularly those featuring the ~~[[PG Tips chimps]]. These advertisements~~, ~~which ran from the 1950s to the 2000s, featured chimpanzees dressed as humans and became iconic in~~ British popular culture~~. More recently, the brand has used a puppet character named "Monkey" in its advertising~~.

	== ~~Environmental Initiatives~~ ==		== Also see ==
	~~PG Tips has made efforts to become more environmentally friendly. The brand has committed to using 100% [[Rainforest Alliance]] certified tea leaves and has introduced biodegradable tea bags.~~

	~~== Related Pages ==~~
	* [[Tea]]		* [[Tea]]
			* [[Black tea]]
			* [[Tea culture]]
	* [[Unilever]]		* [[Unilever]]
	* [[Brooke Bond]]
	* [[Rainforest Alliance]]		* [[Rainforest Alliance]]
	* [[Black tea]]
	* [[Green tea]]
	* [[Herbal tea]]
	* [[Decaffeinated tea]]

	~~== See Also ==~~
	* [[List of tea brands]]
	* [[History of tea in the United Kingdom]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Tea brands}}
	{{~~Reflist}}~~

	~~== External Links ==~~
	~~{{Commons category\|PG Tips~~}}

	[[Category:Tea brands]]		[[Category:Tea brands]]
			[[Category:British brands]]
	[[Category:Unilever brands]]		[[Category:Unilever brands]]
	~~[[Category:British brands]]~~
	~~[[Category:Products introduced in the 1930s]]~~
	~~[[Category:Tea companies of the United Kingdom]]~~

	~~{{food-stub}}~~

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[[file:Pgtips800large.jpg|thumb|Pgtips800large]] '''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 has a long history dating back to the 1930s.

== History ==
PG Tips was launched in the 1930s by [[Arthur Brooke]], the founder of the [[Brooke Bond]] tea company. Originally, the tea was sold under the name "Pre-Gestee," which implied that it was a tea to be drunk before eating food. The name was later shortened to PG, and "Tips" was added to highlight that only the top two leaves and a bud are used in the blend.

== Product Range ==
PG Tips offers a variety of tea products, including:
* [[Black tea]]
* [[Green tea]]
* [[Herbal tea]]
* [[Decaffeinated tea]]

The brand is particularly known for its pyramid-shaped tea bags, which were introduced in 1996. The unique shape allows more room for the tea leaves to move, resulting in a better infusion.

== Advertising ==
PG Tips is famous for its advertising campaigns, particularly those featuring the [[PG Tips chimps]]. These advertisements, which ran from the 1950s to the 2000s, featured chimpanzees dressed as humans and became iconic in British popular culture. More recently, the brand has used a puppet character named "Monkey" in its advertising.

== Environmental Initiatives ==
PG Tips has made efforts to become more environmentally friendly. The brand has committed to using 100% [[Rainforest Alliance]] certified tea leaves and has introduced biodegradable tea bags.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Tea]]
* [[Unilever]]
* [[Brooke Bond]]
* [[Rainforest Alliance]]
* [[Black tea]]
* [[Green tea]]
* [[Herbal tea]]
* [[Decaffeinated tea]]

== See Also ==
* [[List of tea brands]]
* [[History of tea in the United Kingdom]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|PG Tips}}

[[Category:Tea brands]]
[[Category:Unilever brands]]
[[Category:British brands]]
[[Category:Products introduced in the 1930s]]
[[Category:Tea companies of the United Kingdom]]

{{food-stub}}