PG Tips, one of the largest tea brands in the UK switched to biodegradable plant-based teabags. These bags are created from corn starch and was first introduced on some products …
How did PG Tips Get Their Name?
Our most popular English tea in the UK for over 75 years has its first name and it was “Pre-Gest-Tee”. Do you know why it is called “Pre-Gest-Tee”? When Arthur …
An Early PG Tips Slogan
One of the first advertising slogans of Arthur Brooke, who founded PG Tips Tea: “Good Tea unites good company, exhilarates the spirits, opens the heart, banishes restraint from conversation and …
To What Country Did Arthur Brooke Almost Emigrate?
A severe recession hit the UK in the late 1870s. Times were so tough during this time that PG Tips founder Arthur Brooke almost emigrated to New Zealand.
Tea Quality was Very Important to Arthur Brooke
To Arthur Brooke, PG Tips founder, the quality of the tea he sold was the most important issue. “Tea is judged by tasters who cultivate a highly educated palate and …
PG Tips was Almost a Cotton Company
Today, PG Tips is synonymous with tea. But, it was almost a cotton company. Arthur Brooke, the founder of PG Tips, first worked in the cotton business. Arthur started working …
Arthur Brooke’s Home is Now a Pub
Arthur Brooke, the founder of PG Tips, was born at 6 George Street in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester in England. Today, the home is now a pub. But, if you …
Tipps Family in the Morning Commercial
Another in the series of PG Tips commercials where the Tipps family does normal family activities. Thanks to Hall of Advertising for the commercial. You can see more of their …
PG Tips Founder’s Most Famous Quote
Many quotes are attributed to Arthur Brooke, who founded PG Tips is the late 1800s, but this is his most famous: “Good Tea unites good company, exhilarates the| spirits, opens …
When Did PG Tips Invent Tetrahedron Tea Bags?
When did PG Tips invent tetrahedron tea bags? Tetrahedron is another word for pyramid-shaped. Actually, PG Tips launched pyramid-shaped (tetrahedron) tea bags in 1996. This shape was chosen because it …