At Tetley, we’ve been making tea for over 160 years.  No wonder we’re so passionate about it!   Tea, whether it’s black, oolong or green, is made from the leaves of just one plant: Camellia sinensis.    Variations of Camellia sinensis grow in more than thirty countries.  Each country has it’s own distinct characteristics thanks to a combination of three elements: the local soil, the climate and small changes in the way in which the tea leaves are handled once they are picked. Use these links to find out more about tea - all the way from bush to cup: World of Tea Growing Tea Buying & Blending Tasting Tea Tea History Drinking Tea