
Our Brand Heritage

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69
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THE
First
CUPPA
Arthur Brooke opened his first shop in Manchester, putting customers first with an array of high quality, tasty teas.

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19
30
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THE
Pre-Digestive
ERA
PG tips was born, first being called ‘Pre-Gest-Tea’, which was then abbreviated. Mr Brooke then added ‘tips’ to highlight that we only use the top two leaves and bud of each plant.
OUR
Television
DEBUT
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50
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In 1956, we broadcast our first TV ad. It was in glorious black-and-white, obviously!
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19
60
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IN
The
BAG
In a move that stunned the nation, PG tips introduced our first tea bag. Fortunately, they were a hit and, before long, bags outsold loose-leaf tea
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19
80
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THE
Mug
REVOLUTION
By the 1980’s, 50% of tea lovers were making tea in a mug, rather than using a pot.

We always try to respond to what our fans love, which is why we came up with the stringed tea bag just for mugs!
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19
90
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EIGHTH
Wonder of the
WORLD
PG tips launches the revolutionary pyramid® bag. The unique shape acts like a miniature teapot, giving the leaves more room to move.

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19
30
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THE
Pre-Digestive
ERA
PG tips was born, first being called ‘Pre-Gest-Tea’, which was then abbreviated. Mr Brooke then added ‘tips’ to highlight that we only use the top two leaves and bud of each plant.

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20
18
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Prefer a decaf? Or perhaps dairy-free? PG tips wanted to give all our fans a great tea to enjoy with our delicious new blends.
![Gold [PG tips Gold]](/sk-eu/content/dam/brands/brooke_bond_family/global_use/1709068-gold.png.rendition.110.110.png)
Gold
![Extra strong [PG tips extra strong]](/sk-eu/content/dam/brands/brooke_bond_family/global_use/1709063-extra-strong.png.rendition.110.110.png)
Extra strong
![Dairy free [PG tips dairy free]](/sk-eu/content/dam/brands/brooke_bond_family/global_use/1708953-dairy-free.png.rendition.110.110.png)
Dairy free
![Tasty Decaf [PG tips Tasty Decaf]](/sk-eu/content/dam/brands/brooke_bond_family/global_use/1709084-tasty-decaf.png.rendition.110.110.png)
Tasty Decaf
![Original Loose [PG tips Original Loose]](/sk-eu/content/dam/brands/brooke_bond_family/global_use/1709073-loose-tea.png.rendition.110.110.png)
Original Loose
![Original [PG tips Original]](/sk-eu/content/dam/brands/brooke_bond_family/global_use/1709081-original.png.rendition.110.110.png)
Original