Lipton Teas and Infusions
| Formerly | Ekaterra (2021–2023) |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Tea |
| Predecessor | Unilever |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | , Netherlands |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Products | Tea |
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| Owner | CVC Capital Partners |
Number of employees | 17,000 (2024) |
| Website | liptonteas |
LIPTON Teas and Infusions B.V. is a Dutch multinational company headquartered in Amsterdam, that produces tea and other herbal drinks. Founded as a spin-off from Unilever in 2021, it is the largest tea company in the world, owning brands, such as Lipton, PG Tips, and TAZO.
First formed in 2020 as a distinct division within Unilever named Ekaterra, in November 2021, Jersey-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners reached an agreement to purchase the business for €4.5 billion. The sale was completed in 2022, after which Ekaterra was renamed as Lipton Teas and Infusions. Unilever retained the use of the brands in India, Nepal, and Indonesia, as well as its ready-to-drink Lipton Iced Tea joint venture with PepsiCo.