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{{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 | |||
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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 == | == History == | ||
PG Tips was launched in the 1930s by [[Arthur Brooke]], | 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 == | == Product Range == | ||
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* [[Decaffeinated tea]] | * [[Decaffeinated tea]] | ||
The brand is particularly known for its pyramid | 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 == | == Advertising == | ||
PG Tips | 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 == | == Environmental Initiatives == | ||
PG Tips has made efforts to | 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 == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Tea in the United Kingdom]] | |||
* [[List of tea brands]] | * [[List of tea brands]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.pgtips.co.uk Official PG Tips website] | |||
[[Category:Tea brands]] | [[Category:Tea brands]] | ||
[[Category:Unilever brands]] | [[Category:Unilever brands]] | ||
[[Category:British brands]] | [[Category:British brands]] | ||
[[Category:Products introduced in | [[Category:Products introduced in 1930]] | ||
== PG Tips gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:PG Tips.png|PG Tips logo | |||
</gallery> | |||
Latest revision as of 03:25, 9 March 2025
PG Tips
| Type | Tea |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Distributor | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region of origin | |
| Introduced | 1930 |
| Discontinued | |
| Alcohol by volume | |
| Proof (US) | |
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
External Links[edit]
PG Tips gallery[edit]
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PG Tips logo
