article_snippet: PG tips has become the latest big-name brand to quietly shrink PG tips product but not the cost – in a step likely to infuriate Britain's tea lovers.
article_snippet: But last night PG tips' parent company Unilever said that the weight change was due to a different mix of leaves – and that the tea still tasted exactly the same.
article_snippet: A spokesman explained: 'We've introduced a new blend and new bags whilst ensuring the same great taste of PG tips.
article_snippet: The firm new blend includes a proportion of leaves that have been pressed to release a natural tea juice. '
article_snippet: This, combined with new paper, complements Our new blend, ensuring that the brewing time is unaffected and flavour of Our new blend is as great as it's always been.'
article_snippet: The firm said The firm had tested The firm new bags with hundreds of customers who were happy with the flavour.