Lipton

Commitment to quality - for 105 years

Hot or cold, ready-to-drink, powdered or bagged, black or green, tea is one of the healthiest beverages on earth, and as such is becoming increasingly relevant to the growing number of consumers leading a healthy lifestyle. And, Lipton tea is steeped in history and little known facts that only add to the presence and appeal of the brand today.

Made from real tea leaves, Lipton teas naturally contain flavonoid antioxidants that protect the body against free radicals – molecules that can damage cells –and which studies have shown, may help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. A serving of Lipton hot tea provides 5x more antioxidants than a serving of orange juice and 17x more antioxidants than a serving of broccoli. While green tea has been in the media spotlight of late, the reality is that black and green tea are virtually equal in antioxidant levels. To that end Lipton has now introduced a new "AOX" logo on its products, guaranteeing the health benefits through a minimum level of antioxidants per serving. Tea is also a great way to stay hydrated, and contrary to popular belief, caffeine in tea (1/2 of coffee) does not lead to dehydration. And, Lipton tea tastes great, so there are lots of reasons to drink up! 

The art & science of taste

The great taste and power of Lipton tea starts with the quality of the leaf and the people who are known as "expert tea tasters."

Lipton is one of the only brands with it’s own tea estates and tea research facilities, employing over 80,000 people. So it can guarantee the integrity of the leaves, quality and freshness. Lipton sources tea from as many as 25-35 different countries, to ensure consistent taste and quality. In addition, Lipton is one of the few companies that employ expert tea tasters. Based in the US to maximize consumer and customer understanding, these tasters receive extensive training, traveling to tea growing areas throughout the world and gaining knowledge in the harvesting, production, buying, transport, blending and tasting of the more than 3,000 types of tea. All Lipton Tea is tasted multiple times prior to consumption. 

Lipton is also a driving force behind sustainable tea agriculture. It is committed to the ethical sourcing of tea through membership in the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP), a growing international organization. Full details about ETP and its work can be found at www.ethicalteapartnership.org. This important initiative helps protect the environment and supports tea-growing communities.

History -  directly from the tea gardens to the tea pots

Today, Lipton is synonymous with tea. The ultimate power of a brand is in both its modern day relevance and its heritage. Lipton serves up over 100 years of tasting, buying, and blending experience, making it one of America’s most well established and iconic brands.

Thomas Lipton, knighted Sir Thomas Lipton by Queen Victoria in 1898, was born of Irish parents in Glasgow. A true entrepreneur, he began working in his parents’ grocery store, and at the age of fifteen, having saved enough money for his passage, left Scotland for America. There, he learned the grocery trade and fell in love with American commerce. 

Having seen what American drive and imagination could accomplish, Lipton was intent on introducing these same methods in his father's shop, which he took over upon his return from the States. In 1871, he opened his first store applying what he had learned in America -- organizing promotional activities on the street and developing advertising stunts. Back then, this was a totally new and innovative way to do business. 

In 1890, at the age of forty, and already a successful businessman, Lipton launched the Thomas J. Lipton Company with the goal of making tea accessible to all at affordable prices with a guaranteed quality. Until then, Tea had been an expensive beverage for the rich, and highly variable in quality and taste. 

With Lipton’s good business acumen, common sense and a clear understanding of what he wanted to achieve, he acquired tea estates, which enabled him to eliminate the middleman and control every aspect of his product from origin to consumer. As a result of his vision and execution, the slogan 'Lipton Tea, directly from the Tea gardens to the Tea pot' was born.

To this day, we remain true to Sir Thomas’ aim to make Lipton Teas available to people throughout the world. Sir Thomas Lipton was the first true modern advertiser, ahead of his time. Thanks to him, Lipton is now a highly successful global brand leader with presence in more than 120 countries.

Products

- Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Tea

- Green Tea

- Flavored Black Tea

- Traditional Tea

- Herbal Tea

- Powdered Tea Mixes

- Ready To Drink Iced Tea

- Loose Tea