Top 15 Countries by Tea Production (1961 – 2018)
Top 15 countries by tea production from 1961 to 2018. (unit: tonnes)
Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of the Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. After water, tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world.
In 2017, global production of tea was about 6 million tonnes, led by China with 40% and India with 21% of the world total. Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam were other major producers
Tea is the most popular manufactured drink consumed in the world, equaling all others – including coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol – combined. #tea #world
Source: FAO UN