Tea Blog

Tea is a drink that’s grown and consumed all over the world. We hardly need to repeat that familiar statistic that it is the second most popular beverage after water. Enough said. Here are a few globally themed tea-related highlights.

So just how much do the British love tea? Quite a lot. For more detailed insights, explore

this UK Tea Council FAQ and glossary with statistics and facts about tea consumption
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Speaking of Britain’s tea culture,

this report on Fortnum & Mason’s international expansion into China, India, and the Middle East

highlights how major tea retailers are growing their global presence.

The global tea story is often interconnected. India, where the British began cultivating tea on a large scale, remains central to modern tea production.

For example,

this feature on Chicago-based Ineeka tea company and its Indian tea garden operations

illustrates how international tea businesses bring products directly from origin to market.