All varieties of tea are derived from the same plant species – Camellia sinensis, also called the ‘tea plant’. However, the taste, texture, smell, etc., differ depending on the processing techniques

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, tea is one of the world’s oldest beverages and the second-most consumed drink in the world, after water

The origin of tea dates back to over 5000 years ago. It is believed to have originated in China

Due to the high value associated with it, tea bricks were used as currency in China and some other parts of Asia until the 19^th century

Tea was used for medicinal purposes long before it became a beloved daily beverage and started being produced commercially