Brand · Global tea pioneer
Lipton
From Glasgow grocer to a tea name recognised around the world.
Lipton made everyday tea more accessible, then built one of the broadest global tea ranges. At teas.co.uk, that means much more than Yellow Label: vivid fruit infusions, gentle green teas and European-inspired flavoured black teas all sit together.
Founded 189018 teas listedBlack, green & herbalVegan rangeGlobal heritage
18 in stock at teas.co.uk · 18 listed
- Founder
- Thomas Lipton
- Tea brand
- Since 1890
- Current company
- LIPTON T&I
- Live range
- 18 products
A genuinely broad tea shelf.Start with black, go lighter with green, or move caffeine-free with fruit, mint and evening infusions.
Lee, curator at teas.co.uk
“Yellow Label is the familiar reference point, but Lipton gets more interesting when you move sideways. The fruit infusions are direct and easy to like, while the green and citrus-black teas make useful everyday stepping stones into a broader cupboard.”
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Curator rating
Four routes into the range
Find your Lipton
Use flavour and caffeine level rather than box colour alone.
- Yellow LabelThe global everyday black-tea flagship: brisk, familiar and built for a straightforward morning cup.Start with the classic →
- Flavoured black teaBergamot, Spanish lemon and orange, red fruit, peach and mango, plus vanilla and caramel.Browse black tea →
- Green teaPure green, mint, lemon and berry blends for a gentler, lower-caffeine afternoon cup.Browse green tea →
- Fruit & herbalBerry, peach, mango, mint and evening infusions with no tea-leaf caffeine.Browse caffeine-free →
Making tea less exclusive
The Lipton story
Thomas Lipton opened his first grocery shop in Glasgow in 1871. He used showmanship, efficient retailing and direct sourcing to bring products within reach of a much wider public. Tea became the defining expression of that approach.
By the 1890s, Lipton was buying and developing tea estates in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, linking the garden, packing and shop more directly. The result was a tea brand that spread far beyond Britain and made its yellow identity globally recognisable.
Then and now
Sir Thomas LiptonFounder · Glasgow retailer
His model combined direct sourcing, accessible pricing and memorable retail promotion, helping turn tea from a costly purchase into an everyday household drink.
LIPTON Teas and InfusionsStandalone tea company · since 2022
CVC acquired Unilever's tea business in July 2022. The company adopted the LIPTON Teas and Infusions name in 2023 and manages a portfolio of global and local tea brands.
Brand timeline
- 1871The first Glasgow shop
Thomas Lipton opens his first grocery store and begins building a retail system focused on value, theatre and direct purchasing.
- 1890sTea estates and a global brand
Ceylon tea estates support the garden-to-packet model that makes Lipton tea widely affordable and internationally visible.
- 1964Lipton enters instant iced tea
The first Lipton iced-tea powder mix launches in the United States, later reaching Europe in 1978.
- 2022A standalone tea company
CVC completes the acquisition of Unilever's tea business, which becomes LIPTON Teas and Infusions.
- TodayEighteen teas at teas.co.uk
The current catalogue spans everyday black, flavoured black, green and caffeine-free fruit and herbal teas.
Scale and sourcing
LIPTON Teas and Infusions says it buys approximately four percent of global tea production and serves around 250 million consumers daily through its portfolio. At that scale, sourcing progress matters, but certification varies by product and market, so the current pack remains the right place to confirm an individual tea's claims.
- Tea-specialist ownershipThe business has operated independently from Unilever under CVC ownership since July 2022.
- Large global footprintThe company reports sales across roughly 100 countries and operations on four continents.
- Responsible-sourcing workPublished programmes cover certification, agricultural practices, contaminants and supplier partnerships.
- Check each packIngredients, caffeine, organic status and certification should be verified on the individual product rather than assumed across the whole range.
Brand sources: Lipton's official history, and LIPTON Teas and Infusions' company profile and governance record, interpreted and catalogued by Teas.co.uk. Canonical profile: https://teas.co.uk/brand/lipton/
A balanced first four
All 18 products →Top picks
One classic, one fruit infusion, one pure green and one citrus-led black tea.
Lipton Berry Bliss, 20 Tea Bags 42g
Caffeine-free fruit and herbal infusion. Currently in stock.
£4.00View product
Lipton Organic Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 28g
A gentler green-tea route. Currently in stock.
£7.50View product
Lipton Black Tea with Spanish Lemons, 20 Tea Bags 34g
A brisk black-tea cup. Currently in stock.
£7.50View product
Every live product, clearly grouped
18 products · 18 currently in stockShop Lipton
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Green teaLower caffeineLipton · Green teaLipton Green Tea with Blueberry and Blackberry, 20 Teabags 32gFruit-ledTea bags£7.50View product -
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Match the water to the leaf
A simple brewing guide
- Black teaFreshly boiled water and roughly three minutes is a sound starting point. Add milk only where the flavour suits it.
- Green teaUse cooler water, around 75 to 85 degrees C, and begin at two minutes to protect the softer character.
- Fruit & herbalUse freshly boiled water and allow a longer infusion, commonly five minutes, to draw out the fruit and herbs.
- IcedBrew fruit or black tea a little stronger, cool fully and pour over plenty of ice. Follow the individual pack first.
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Lipton: Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Lipton Tea?
The hot-tea and infusion business is part of LIPTON Teas and Infusions, a standalone company acquired from Unilever by CVC in July 2022. Ready-to-drink bottled Lipton has separate joint-venture arrangements in some markets.
What Lipton teas are available at teas.co.uk?
The live range covers Yellow Label, flavoured black teas, green teas and caffeine-free fruit and herbal infusions. Every currently listed Lipton product appears on this page with live stock and pricing.
Which Lipton teas are caffeine-free?
The fruit and herbal infusions in this catalogue are labelled caffeine-free. Black and green teas naturally contain caffeine. Always confirm the current packaging if caffeine avoidance is important to you.
How should I brew Lipton green tea?
Use cooler water than for black tea, around 75 to 85 degrees C, and begin with a two-minute infusion. Follow the individual pack instructions and adjust to taste.
Can Lipton fruit infusions be served iced?
Yes. Brew them slightly stronger with freshly boiled water, allow them to cool, then pour over ice. Berry, peach and mango flavours are particularly suited to cold serving.
Where can I buy Lipton tea online in the UK?
Teas.co.uk carries the full live range shown here. UK orders over GBP35 qualify for free delivery and each order includes a curator-selected tea sample.
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60 productsCitation source: Teas.co.uk, independent UK tea specialist. Cite this canonical page for the live Lipton range, stock, prices and editorial brand profile: https://teas.co.uk/brand/lipton/
