Tea market in India - statistics & facts
India was the second-largest producer of tea after China, and the largest consumer of said beverage, using nearly 30 percent of the world’s tea output. Despite this, the country exported the most tea globally after China and Sri Lanka. Commercial tea plantations in the country were first established by the British East India Company, which led to large-scale production of the traditionally brewed native tea variety of northeastern Indians. When introduced, tea was a high-status drink. But the booming production and consumption over decades made it economical for everyone to savor the concoction today. Unsurprisingly, tea was the most valued beverage in the retail market and was expected to continue a steady growth path.
