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WE KNOW OUR TEA

REINVENTING TEA

Lipton has invested extensively in tea-based beverage R&D to develop a world class innovation program that is unrivalled in its breadth and scope in the tea industry.

We developed the 1st major tea bag innovation for 50 years : the pyramid tea bag that delivers a faster, superior infusion.

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Sir Thomas J. Lipton pioneered many practices in tea manufacturing and the company he founded has continued this tradition of quality and innovation.

1890: First manufacturer to buy his own tea estates to
ensure quality and consistency
1890: First manufacturer to sell tea exclusively in packages
1906: Created first British blend of tea to be imported into
Japan
1910: First to use printed tags with brewing instructions
1944: Brisk tea launched in US
1954: LIPTON introduces the Flo-Thru double-chamber
teabag
1964: LIPTON Iced tea mix introduced in the US
1972: LIPTON Iced tea in a can introduced in the US
1992: Pepsi- Cola and LIPTON announce a joint partnership
1999: LIPTON Cold Brew launched in the US, iced tea
prepared with real tea in cold water
2000: LIPTON launches pyramid bags in Japan
2001: LIPTON Milk Tea Launched in Hong Kong
2004: LIPTON announces global joint-venture with Pepsi :
Pepsi-Lipton International
2006: Launch of LIPTON Linea in France

More than 100 years of firsts and innovations has enabled Lipton to bring more tea enjoyment to more people in the world than any other tea company. Sir Thomas would be proud. But he wouldn t let us stop here. In that spirit of tireless inventiveness, research and discovery, Lipton is helping to shed more light on the exciting health benefits of brewed black and green tea, including the protective qualities of flavonoid antioxidants.

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