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PG Tips Teas.
1869 - The first brew. Arthur Brooke opens his first shop in Manchester,
and its success lays in his sale of reliable tea blends. His big break comes in
the late 1870s when a grocer asks for a bulk order of tea at wholesale prices.
1930s - The pre-digestive era. Arthur Brooke launches in the UK tea
market under the name of 'Pre-Gest-Tee'' - suggesting that the tea could be
drunk before food was digested. Grocers abbreviate it to PG, and the company
adds 'tips' to highlight the fact that PG uses the top two leaves and a bud to
make its tea.
1950s - A chimp tea party. With the launch of independent television, the
first PG tips 'chimpanzees' advert appears. The PG tips chimps are soon
superstars in their own right.
1960 - It's in the bag. The makers of PG tips introduce the tea bag to a
stunned nation. They catch on quickly and there are reports of mass hysteria.
Tea bags soon out-sell loose-leaf tea.
1996 - The 8th wonder of the world. The makers of PG tips launch the
revolutionary PG tips pyramid bags. With more room inside it acts like a
miniature teapot, giving the leaves more room to move.
2006 - A relaxing revolution. Scientists discover that the combined
components of tea, including theanine, have positive effects in helping us keep
relaxed, yet focused.
