PG Tips Football Shaped Collectors Mug

A fun stoneware mug celebrating Britain’s love of PG Tips tea and football. Produced in the 1980s, it features bold graphics and playful motifs, making it both a practical kitchen item and a nostalgic piece of advertising memorabilia. A quirky collectible for fans of retro tea branding and sporting culture.

PG Tips - one of Britain’s most iconic tea brands

PG Tips has been one of Britain’s most iconic tea brands since its launch in 1930, famous for its strong brews and memorable advertising campaigns. By the 1980s, PG Tips was firmly established as a household name, often using promotional items to reinforce its identity.

This football‑themed mug reflects the era’s enthusiasm for the sport, tying Britain’s favourite tea to its favourite pastime. Such promotional mugs were often distributed as part of loyalty schemes or special campaigns, turning everyday kitchenware into advertising collectibles.

Today, PG Tips memorabilia is popular among collectors of food advertising, sporting souvenirs, and 1980s kitchenware, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the way brands connected with everyday life and leisure.