'UK's dullest man' has huge collection of PG Tips boxes - but prefers herbal tea

06 November 2023 , 22:15

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Some of David's teaboxes (Image: KennedyNews/DavidHart)

A dad who claims to be “Britain’s dullest bloke” has amassed a £5,000 collection of PG Tips boxes – even though it’s not really his cup of tea.

David Hart displays his 500-strong collection of teabag boxes, bought online and from charity shops, in a giant cabinet. Wife Charlotte complains of the smell but his two kids find his hobby “hilarious”.

Graphic designer David, 56, said: “When a package arrives, they say ‘I bet it’s more teabags’. But I don’t drink it that much. I’m more of a mint and chamomile tea drinker.

“I realise it’s bizarre. I’m happy to be called Britain’s dullest man. Other collections don’t go into the detail of packaging that I do. My wife puts up with it. I’ve bought and sold stuff, but I have made a profit. She can’t stand the smell but I don’t think it’s that bad.”

David Hart and his impressive PG Tips collection (KennedyNews/DavidHart)

David’s passion began aged six when he began collecting tea cards from inside boxes. This graduated to packets which he began buying for nostalgic purposes.

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David, of Denton, Greater Manchester, said: “The first set I collected was in 1973. Teachers would pass me tea cards in the playground. Years later I went to an antique fair and saw a 1970s packet of PG Tips and thought ‘wow I remember those’.

“I’ve got packets from the 1930s. It’s an obsession I don’t think I’ll grow out of.”

Charlotte, 57, said: “It’s what makes him happy so I’m supportive.”

Stephen White