Vietnam is one of the world’s biggest tea producers and the country consumes 0.5 lb of tea per capita per year. The most popular variety in Vietnam is Green tea while the nation also produces Black, White, and Oolong. However, floral variants of green tea are highly appreciated in many parts of Vietnam, especially the […]
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Tea is the most famous beverage in India. The country consumes around 840,000 tonnes of tea per year, which is almost 2 lb per capita. Indian tea is called Chai and it’s served literally in every corner of the country. Masala is the most popular tea in India, while Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri are the
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Japan consumes 1,2 lb of tea per capita per year. Tea ceremonies are an inseparable part of their culture and the favorite tea of Japanese people is loose-leaf Sencha. Grown in full sun, this tea boasts dark color and astringent flavor. History of Japanese Tea Tea rituals in Japan date back to the 9th century.
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South Africa consumes 1.8 lb of tea per capita per year. The vibrant country has more biodiversity than the Amazon rainforest, including the large production of Rooibos tea. South Africans add tea leaves to anything from facial creams to ice cream. History of Tea in South Africa The first trading accounts between multiple African countries
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Believe it or not, New Zealand is one of the highest tea-consuming countries worldwide with 2,63 lb of tea per capita per year. English Breakfast is the preferred tea in New Zealand, consumed by 31% of the population. The next favorite teas of New Zealanders are Black, Green, and Earl Grey, while chamomile is the
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Egypt consumes 65,000 to 75,000 tons of tea per year which are around 2 lb per capita. The country doesn’t have tea production. They import Green tea, and Earl Grey mostly from Sri Lanka and Kenya. Tea is the Egyptian national beverage, shaping the social and cultural background of the nation. History of Egyptian Tea
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Moroccan people drink 2.7 lb of tea per capita per year. Their favorite and traditional infusion is mint tea. History of Moroccan Tea There is a belief that tea was first introduced to Morocco in the 12th century by Phoenicians while others say that the nomadic Berber tribes imported it from Asia even before that.
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British people drink 4.28 lb of tea per capita per year. They are the globally most known nation for tea consumption although the Turks drink even more tea. Before the 1700s no one was drinking tea in the UK while in the 1800s everyone was hooked to it. History of British Tea Tea was introduced
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Iranians consume around 5 lb of tea per capita per year, which makes them one of the top tea drinkers worldwide. The preferred tea of this Middle East nation is Black tea. They drink it in the morning, during and after each meal, and before going to bed. History of Iranian Tea Persia (today’s Iran)
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Irish people drink 4.83 lb of tea per capita per year. Believe it or not, tea in Ireland is enjoyed even more than drinking alcohol between friends and family. The History of Irish Tea Irish people drink four-six cups of tea per day which makes them notorious tea consumers holding a high position on the
