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PG Tips

Type	Tea
Manufacturer
Distributor
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Region of origin
Introduced	1930
Discontinued
Alcohol by volume
Proof (US)
Colour

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.

External Links[edit]

Official PG Tips website

PG Tips gallery[edit]

PG Tips logo

PG Tips logo

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+| name = 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.
+| 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 ==
+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
-* 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.
-== Cultural Impact ==
+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.
-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.
+== 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.
-== Also see ==
+== 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.
-* [[Tea]]
+== See Also ==
-* [[Black tea]]
+* [[Tea in the United Kingdom]]
-* [[Tea culture]]
+* [[List of tea brands]]
-* [[Unilever]]
-* [[Rainforest Alliance]]
-{{Tea brands}}
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.pgtips.co.uk Official PG Tips website]
 [[Category:Tea brands]]
+[[Category:Unilever brands]]
 [[Category:British brands]]
-[[Category:Unilever brands]]
+[[Category:Products introduced in 1930]]
+== PG Tips gallery ==
+<gallery>
+File:PG Tips.png|PG Tips logo
+</gallery>