Top 7 Tea Consumption Countries

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16 October 2024

Tea, with its myriad flavours and cultural significance, has long been a beloved beverage worldwide, but some countries have elevated its consumption to an art form

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These nations have cultivated a deep-rooted tea-drinking culture, where sipping on a warm cup of tea has become an integral part of daily life

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From Turkey to the UK, here are 7 countries with the most tea drinkers in the world 

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Turkey leads the countries drinking the most tea in the world. Each Turk consumes approximately 1,300 cups (3.16kg) of tea annually, per World Population Review

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Ireland, known for its love of strong black tea, is the second-largest consumer of tea globally. The average rate of tea consumption in this country is 2.19 kg per year

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The UK,  with a per capita tea consumption of 1.94kg per year, is the third-largest consumer of tea globally

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Pakistan ranks fourth on the list, with a per capita tea consumption of 1.50 kg per year. The country's blend of tea, often with milk and spices like cardamom, is very popular

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Tea is a national drink in Russia due to its popularity. This country ranks fifth on the list with a per capita tea consumption of 1.38kg

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Iran, with 1.50kg per capita tea consumption annually, is another country with the highest number of tea drinkers 

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Morocco has a 1.22kg per capita annual consumption of tea. Here, the tea ceremony is a symbol of hospitality and friendship

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