Main Tea Producing Countries

Tea is growing in many countries along the tea belt, that is how we call the part around the globe where Camellia sinensis can thrive.

Tea process

Tea is grown and produced in many countries around the world. Some of the largest and most prominent tea-producing countries include:

  • China: China, or the Yunnan province to be more precise, is the birthplace of tea and China is the world's largest producer and consumer of Camellia sinensis.
  • India: India is one of the world's largest tea-producing countries with tea grown in the states of Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. India mainly produces black tea.
  • Kenya: Kenya is a major producer of black tea, with a large portion of its production exported to Europe and other regions.
  • Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon): Sri Lanka is known for its high-quality Ceylon tea, which is considered some of the best in the world.
  • Turkey: Turkey is a significant producer of black tea, which is primarily consumed in the country and neighboring regions.
  • Japan: Japan is famous for its green tea, particularly Matcha, which is used in traditional tea ceremonies.
  • Vietnam: Vietnam is an old producer of mainly green teas, with a growing focus on export. Since we have roots and friends in Vietnam, our best teas are directly sourced there.
  • Indonesia: Indonesia is a significant producer of tea, with a focus on black tea for export to Europe and other regions.

These are just a few examples of the many countries around the world that produce tea. Each country has its own unique tea-growing conditions and production techniques, which result in a wide variety of teas with different flavors, aromas, and characteristics.

At RealiTea, we focus on teas from Asia. (mostly) Vietnam, China, Japan, Sri Lanka and India. Please take a look at the list of teas if you are interested in our selection.

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