Founded in 1945, R.C. Bigelow is a family-owned business and is one of the leading companies in the United States that offers more than 80 varieties of teas, including Constant Comment. The company also offers a variety of green, iced and gourmet, as well as black, flavored, herbal, decaffeinated, iced and loose tea. It also provides gift baskets, chests and accessories. R.C. Bigelow is a member of the Direct Marketing association.