Glengettie facts for kids
Glengettie is a special kind of tea that was first sold in 1952. It was made especially for people in Wales.
Contents
The Story of Glengettie Tea
Glengettie tea comes in tea bags and also as loose tea. You can find it in brown boxes. These boxes have information written in both English and Welsh.
What Makes Glengettie Special?
The company that makes Glengettie says it's an everyday black tea. It's a mix of teas from Kenya and Assam, a region in India.
- Teas from Kenya give Glengettie its special taste and rich color.
- Teas from Assam make the blend strong and lively.
This tea is also made to taste great with the soft water often found in Wales.
Radio Adverts
In 2016, Glengettie started a series of radio advertisements. These ads featured an actress named Di Botcher. She is known for playing Aunty Brenda in the TV show Stella, which takes place in South Wales.
Who Owns Glengettie?
The Glengettie tea brand is owned by a company called Typhoo Tea Limited. For a long time, Typhoo was part of a large Indian company called the Apeejay Surrendra Group.
In 2021, a British company called Zetland Capital bought Typhoo. In 2023, Typhoo announced that it would close its factory in Moreton. This means that all of its tea brands, including Glengettie, will be made by other companies.
