10 Countries That Consume The Most Tea

4 JULY, 2023

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Turkish people consume the highest amount of tea per capita annually: 3.16 kg. Turkey is big on tea culture. The most popular tea is black tea.

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Irish people are known to consume 2.19 kg of tea per person annually. Tea is customary in Ireland and is a great way to unwind with friends and family. Irish Breakfast tea is their go-to option. 

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High tea is a vibe in the UK. An English high tea is just what you need to delve into British culture. People in the UK consume 1.94 kg of tea per person per year.

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Pakistan consumes 1.5 kg tea per person annually. Milk tea such as Doodh patti chai and elaichi chai are the popular choices. Drinking tea with friends is a popular way to socialise.

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Iranians consume 1.5 kg of tea per capita annually. They usually drink strong black tea. Tea is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Tea is an important part of Russian culture, and traditionally it is taken in the afternoon. Russians prefer strong black tea. Russians consume 1.38 kg of tea per capita per year.

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Moroccans tend to drink a traditional blend of green tea and mint tea along with pastries. Moroccans consume 1.22 kg of tea per capita per year.

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New Zealanders enjoy a cuppa in the morning, afternoon and at night. They enjoy black tea. New Zealanders drink 1.19 kg of tea per person per year.

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Chileans consume 1.19 kg of tea per capita annually. They are black tea drinkers. Yerba mate tea is another kind of tea that they drink in Chile.

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In Egypt, tea is called "shai". They like drinking black tea brewed with cane sugar and fresh mint leaves and this tea is called 'Koshari'. Egyptians consume 1.01 kg of tea per person per year.

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Sipping on Masala chai, Assam tea and Darjeeling tea while hanging out with family and friends is a fun way to unwind. Indians consume 0.32 kg of tea per capita annually.

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