PG Tips has reduced the amount of tea in its tea bags – still fancy a brew?, Tea
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The nation’s favourite brand of tea has quietly reduced the weight of its pyramid bags, while keeping the price the same. But does less tea make for an inferior cuppa?
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I tried tea bags from Tesco, Aldi, PG Tips, Tetley and more - and
New PG Tips Original is expertly crafted by our Master Blenders using the finest and freshest tea leaves, plucked at altitude in tea gardens on the
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PG Tips Original 80 Black Tea Bags, Refreshing Full-bodied Taste, 60 Second Brew Time
Whittard Mango and Passionfruit tea is a blend that uses unmistakable Gunpowder green tea—aptly named for both its appearance, which is remarkably similar to early forms of gunpowder, as well as the tea's smoky flavour. The antioxidant packed Gunpowder green tea combined with the tropical taste of juicy mango and passionfruit creates a truly unique tea.
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Whittard - Passionfruit & Mango Loose Tea
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PG Tips splashes out £50m developing new tea bag because we've
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Best tea brands: the best tea bags for Great British brews
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PG Tips Decaf Tea Bags, 70pcs : Food Cupboard fast delivery by App
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A cool guide to make the perfect cup of tea according to British
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PG Tips has to redesign tea bags because brewing habits changed
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Dairy Free Tea Bags?? - Make a Brew Sue..
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Tea shortage averted after Tetley workers agree to pay deal
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420. Anyone fancy a brew? Let's have a nice cup of tea!
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You only get an 'Oo' with PG Tips. No, wait, that's not right
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PG Tips - Decaf - 70 Pyramid Tea Bags
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