Arthur Brooke, the founder of the company, opened his first shop in Manchester in 1869. He developed his own blend of teas which soon became known for their quality - a reputation which spread far and wide and still holds true today. The pyramid bags give the tea leaves room to move, so you can get even more of the great PG tips flavor. PG Tips has Green Tea for the purist. Enjoy the delicious taste of PG tips Green Tea made from fresh green crisp tea leaves. .