Collectible rare pg tips queens diamond jubilee limited edition tea caddy tin fabulous decorative item great condition 19 cm tall 15 cm wide 13 cm depth 
Some minor age related wear 
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PG Tips has a long history, from its origins in Manchester to its role as a tea category pioneer: 



Origins
Arthur Brooke, a tea dealer, opened his first shop in Manchester in 1869 selling tea, coffee, and sugar. Brooke Bond and Company was founded by Arthur Brooke and launched PG Tips in the 1930s. The brand was originally called "Pre-Gest Tea" and was marketed as a digestive tea. 




Name
The name was shortened to "PG" by grocers and salesmen. "Tips" was added to refer to the fact that only the top two leaves and bud of each tea plant are used in the blend. 
Innovations
PG Tips has been a pioneer in the tea category, including:
Teabag: Invented in 1960 
Pyramid bag: Introduced in 1990 
Biodegradable plant-based teabags: Transitioned to in 2018 
Advertising
In 1956, PG Tips launched a solid advertising campaign involving chimpanzees. 
Ownership
Unilever acquired PG Tips in 1984 when it bought Brooke Bond