I WONDER - Where Does Tea Come From?

Tea is derived from the Camellia Cinesis plant, native to East Asia. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with ample rainfall. The leading tea-producing countries are China, India, and Sri Lanka, though it is cultivated worldwide.

From which plant are tea leaves sourced?

• Coffea Arabica

• Rosa Chinensis

• Camellia Sinensis

• Ficus Elastica

What is the native region of the Camellia Sinensis plant?

• East Asia

• Western Europe

• South America

• North Africa

In which type of climate does the Camellia Sinensis plant flourish?

• Arid and dry

• Tropical and subtropical

• Cold and snowy

• Temperate and mild

Which of the following countries is NOT a major tea producer?

• Sri Lanka

• India

• Brazil

• China

Besides China, India, and Sri Lanka, where else is tea grown?

• Only in Africa

• Only in Europe

• In many countries worldwide

• Only in the Americas