PG Tips has been one of Britain's most iconic tea brands since 1930, when Arthur Brooke first blended what he called Pre-Gestive Tea in Manchester. Every batch is crafted by master blenders at their Trafford Park factory using only the top two leaves and a bud from each plant - a blend of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas from Rainforest Alliance Certified estates, combined in precise proportions from between 12 and 35 single estates depending on the season. Strong, malty, and full-bodied with a refreshing briskness. One of the most consistently satisfying everyday teas in the British market - bold enough to cut through milk, clean enough to drink without. The teabags are now made from plant-based corn starch material, fully biodegradable and plastic free. If you enjoy PG Tips, our Scotch and Abram's Crown Jewel is our take on that same Assam, Ceylon, and East African character - full-bodied, lively, and built for a proper cup. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on preferred strength. Add milk if you like. It holds up well. No sugar needed but it pairs well if you take it. How does it compare? Fuller bodied: PG Tips Gold Similar to Yorkshire Tea Similar to Twinings English Breakfast PG Tips Gold is the premium step up from the same brand - same character but richer and more refined. Yorkshire Tea is the closest direct competitor - both are iconic British everyday blends with a similar bold, malty character and devoted following. Twinings English Breakfast is worth comparing if you want a similar strength with a slightly more balanced, refined profile.
