Clark's Teaberry facts for kids
Clark's Teaberry is a special kind of chewing gum. It has a unique taste that many people enjoy. This gum has been around for a long time, bringing its distinct flavor to chewers for over a century.
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The History of Teaberry Gum
The story of Clark's Teaberry gum began in 1900. A man named Charles Burke experimented with different gum flavors in his basement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The D. L. Clark Company, also from Pittsburgh, bought his idea. This company then started making and selling Clark's Teaberry gum.
Today, Clark's Teaberry Gum is owned by Iconic Candy, LLC. This company, based in New Jersey, specializes in bringing back "retro" candies and snacks. They help people enjoy classic treats from the past, like Teaberry gum.
How Teaberry Gum Became Popular
While Clark's Teaberry gum started in 1900, it became very popular in the 1960s. This was partly thanks to some memorable TV commercials.
Music and Commercials
A company called Pelican Films created a series of commercials for Teaberry gum. These commercials used fun music from a famous band called Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The D. L. Clark Company especially liked a song called "The Mexican Shuffle" from their album South of the Border. They asked Herb Alpert to change the song slightly and rename it "The Teaberry Shuffle" just for their commercials. This catchy tune helped make the gum even more famous.
Teaberry Gum's Unique Flavor
Clark's Teaberry gum has a special taste that is often described as similar to wintergreen. It's a flavor that stands out and is unique to Teaberry gum. The gum itself is pink and comes in a stick shape. Each stick is wrapped in foil and then placed inside a paper sleeve that features the pink Clark's logo.
See also
- Teaberry ice cream
