Tea regions

Every cup carries a story of place. From misty Chinese mountains to English country gardens, explore how geography, climate and culture shape the teas you love.

Explore by origin

Tea grows in over 60 countries, but a handful of regions have shaped the way the world drinks. Start here.

The birthplace

Chinese tea

Five thousand years of tradition. From Fujian white teas to Yunnan pu-erh, China gave the world its most celebrated leaves.

The ritual

British tea

Afternoon tea, builders’ brew and everything in between. Britain turned a Chinese export into a national identity.

The ceremony

Japanese tea

Precision, shade-growing and umami. Japan refined tea into an art form, from whisked matcha to delicate gyokuro.

More regions to discover

From South American yerba mate traditions to East African highlands growing some of the world’s strongest black teas, tea tells stories everywhere.

Prefer to explore by type?

Green, black, oolong, herbal – browse our complete guide to tea varieties.