What it is
Pink stick gum with a minty, wintergreen-like teaberry flavor.
The story
- 1900: first made by Charles Burke, in a Pittsburgh basement; sold to the D. L. Clark Company.
Fun facts
- It dates to 1900.
- It peaked in the 1960s with the "Teaberry Shuffle" ads set to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
Is Clark's Teaberry gum still made?
Yes, again. Clark's Teaberry gum disappeared for a while and came back. Today it is made by Iconic Candy, LLC of New Jersey. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Clark's Teaberry gum on Amazon.
If you like Clark's Teaberry gum
- Beemans gum (1890): A mild, slightly peppery gum first sold as a digestive aid with pepsin.
- Clove gum (around 1914): A warm, spicy clove-flavored stick gum.
- Black Jack gum (1884): Anise (licorice) flavored chewing gum.
- Dubble Bubble (1928): The original pink bubble gum, in twist wrappers with comics.
See every candy from the 1900s or all chewing gum.
Frequently asked questions
When did Clark's Teaberry gum come out?
Clark's Teaberry gum was first made in 1900, by Charles Burke, in a Pittsburgh basement; sold to the D. L. Clark Company.
Who makes Clark's Teaberry gum now?
Iconic Candy, LLC of New Jersey.
Was Clark's Teaberry gum discontinued?
Yes, for a while. It came back and is made today by Iconic Candy, LLC of New Jersey.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Clark's Teaberry gum is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
