Tea is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The document discusses the origin and history of tea, noting a legend that tea was discovered in ancient China when dried leaves fell into boiling water. It then provides details on tea cultivation methods, the tea plant, various processing steps including plucking, withering, oxidation, fixing, rolling, drying and aging. Major tea producing regions in India are also listed along with climatic factors and soil requirements for tea cultivation. The processing steps from fresh leaves to the final packaged tea are explained in detail. Lastly, tips are provided on proper tea brewing and storage.