The FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea represents a forum for intergovernmental consultation and exchange on trends in production, consumption, trade and prices of tea, including regular appraisal of the global market situation and short term outlook. The Group, under FAO auspices, considers changes in national policies and examines their international effects as they pertain to current and prospective markets.

Technical side events are organized in conjunction with the IGG to facilitate a dialogue between FAO delegates, international policy makers, and the private sector. Linkages with other international organizations and commodity bodies are encouraged.

Membership in the Group is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO, including Observers from international organizations and institutions. Nearly all importing and exporting countries of tea are members of the IGG.

One of the significant achievement of the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea is United Nations (UN) designating 21 May as International Tea Day to celebrate the tea industry around the world. This day is meant to raise public awareness of the importance of tea for rural development, sustainable livelihoods as well as its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

India is hosting the 25th session of the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea at Guwahati which will attended by member countries of the IGG on Tea from 31 January - 02 February 2024.