T2
T2 began in Melbourne in 1996, pairing loose-leaf tea with colourful teaware and a retail world built around the pleasure of making a cup.
T2: origin & history.
Maryanne Shearer and Jan O’Connor opened T2’s first shop in Fitzroy, Melbourne, in 1996. The house approached tea through colour and curiosity as much as tradition: loose leaves, unexpected blends and teaware made to share the same shelves. That relationship between drink and object still defines the collection. French Earl Grey is a telling example. Its name describes a fruit-and-flower variation on bergamot black tea, not a French origin for the company. The blend sits beside plain teas, infusions and cups, allowing a familiar afternoon ritual to take on a more personal shape.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- Melbourne · Australia ↗︎
- History
- 1996
- Founder / documented history
- Maryanne Shearer and Jan O’Connor
- Product world
- Rituals to sip ↗︎
Discover the T2 selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
Look at the tea and the brewing vessel together. French Earl Grey offers a floral alternative to a plain black tea, while the 100 g cube is a different purchase from the 250 g refill or tea-bag edition.
Where does T2 come from?
T2 is a brand of Australia origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find T2.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-26. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-26. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · T2