Brewing moments that matter, the story of Tetley
We are a beloved tea brand known for its commitment to quality and the belief that sharing a cup of tea is a simple, yet meaningful way to show you care.
Founded in 1837 by the Tetley brothers in Yorkshire, England, Tetley has grown into a household name, bringing the people of Britain together, one cup at a time. Whether it’s catching up with a friend, comforting a loved one, or enjoying a quiet moment alone, Tetley believes that tea has the power to create connections and lasting memories.
Origins and cultural significance of tea
The tea we drink is derived from Camellia sinensis, an evergreen tree of the ceae family. As Camellia sinensis is indigenous to China and parts of India, each culture has a claim to the discovery of this popular beverage.
India's legend originates with a saintly priest named Bodhidharma. About 1,900 years ago, the eventual founder of Zen Buddhism was in the fifth year of a seven-year sleepless contemplation of Buddha.
Finding himself dangerously close to falling asleep, Bodhidharma snatched some leaves from a nearby bush and chewed them. He was immediately revived. Bodhidharma turned to these leaves—the leaves of a wild tea tree—whenever he again felt drowsy, and was thus, according to legend, able to complete his seven years of meditation.
Tea's popularity as a wholesome, invigorating drink, first spread throughout China and Japan. The first book on tea, Ch'a Ching, was written by the Chinese author Lu Yu in the eighth century.
A definitive, poetic manual that covers the cultivation and production of tea, it is credited with helping tea become China's national drink, long before it was ever tasted in the West.
A delicious blend of Asian and African green tea leaves, sourced from high altitude plantations, gives Tetley’s Pure Green its smooth, mellow taste.
A delicious blend of Asian and African green tea leaves, sourced from high altitude plantations, gives Tetley’s Pure Green its smooth, mellow taste.
A delicious blend of Asian and African green tea leaves, sourced from high altitude plantations, gives Tetley’s Pure Green its smooth, mellow taste.