Glengettie facts for kids
Glengettie is a special blend of tea made for people in Wales. It first became available in 1952.
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About Glengettie Tea
Glengettie tea comes in tea bags and also as loose tea. It is sold in brown boxes that have both English and Welsh words on them. The company says it is an everyday black tea. It mixes teas from Kenya and Assam. Kenyan teas give it a strong taste and rich color. Assam teas make it strong and lively. This tea is made to taste great with the soft water found in Wales.
How Glengettie Tea is Made
Glengettie tea is a blend of different teas. It uses teas from Kenya and Assam. The teas from Kenya give it a special flavor and a deep color. The teas from Assam make the tea strong and refreshing. This mix is carefully made to go well with the soft water in Wales.
Glengettie's History and Ownership
In November 2016, Glengettie started radio advertisements. These ads featured Di Botcher, an actress from the TV show Stella. The show Stella is set in South Wales.
The Glengettie brand is owned by Typhoo Tea Limited. Until 2021, Typhoo was part of a large Indian company called the Apeejay Surrendra Group. In 2021, a British company called Zetland Capital bought Typhoo. In March 2023, Typhoo announced that it was closing its factory in Moreton. This meant that all of its tea brands, including Glengettie, would be made by other companies.
External links
- Glengettie Tea - official website
