Thomas Lipton

Thomas Lipton (1850–1931) was a Scottish entrepreneur best known for founding Lipton Tea. He revolutionized the tea industry by marketing tea as an affordable and high-quality product, making it accessible to the masses. Lipton established a global brand, emphasizing freshness and value. He also was a notable philanthropist and even attempted to challenge for the America's Cup in yachting. Lipton’s innovative approach to business and marketing set new standards in consumer goods, and his legacy lives on through the Lipton brand, which remains one of the world's leading tea brands today.