Germans Set Tea Consumption Record
By Dan Bolton
The German Tea & Herbal Tea Association (Teeverband.de), based in Hamburg, reports that tea consumption (both Camellia sinensis and herbal and fruit infusions) grew by 2 liters in 2020 to a record of 70 liters per capita.
“Despite all the pitfalls that were to be circumnavigated during the pandemic, tea always gave hope and ensured confidence,” writes the association. The report describes a positive trend emerging “as tea, herbal and fruit infusions have become even more popular with consumers in Germany.” Read more…