Introduction
Tea is a type of beverage that is widely consumed all over the world. It is prepared by pouring boiled water over cured leaves of Camellia Sinensis which was originated in the southern part of China and northern part of Myanmar. There are many competitor of tea that exist but the popularity that tea has been creating from a long period of time has no competition at all.
History of tea
There are many stories are there related to the discovery of tea. According to the most viral story, in 2737 BC, the herbalist, Chinese emperor Shen Nung went for a walk along with his servant. While sitting near a tea, he saw some leaves from a tree blew in to the drinking water that his servant boiles few seconds ago. He noticed a difference to the water. The color of the water started to change. Later he decided to try the accidently created infusion and it became the most widely used beverage of all time.
Few legends explain a different story about tea. Since 2700 bce, chinese people khow about tea. It was then a medical beverage which was created by boiling fresh leaves in water. Later it became a daily drink and cultivation and processing of tea began.
Evolution of tea
Tea bags were invented in 1908. Before that, tea leaves were brewed in a pot. The New York based tea importer Thomas sullivan accidently invented tea bags. He used to provide tea to his customers in small silk pouches. The customers found it easier to brew the tea leaves withing the silk pouches Thomas used to send. Hence, the culture of tea pouches started.
This tradition lasted for about 30 years. Then, in 1940, heat sealed paper teabags came. From tagged teabags to pyramid bags in 1990, tea culture evolved into a culture that convenient for the customers.
Advantages and disadvantages of tea beverage
Advantages
1.Tea gives you some healthy benefits. It reduces the risk of heart attack.
2.Tea helps you fight against pollution and damage and keeps us young as it contains antioxidants.
3.Some tea variants boost immunity
4.Green tea helps you in loosing weight.
5.Tea keeps your mind fresh and helps you stay active for a long time.
6.It opens your dead brain cells.
7.Herbal tea helps you sooth the digestive system
Disadvantages of tea beverage
Moderate intake of tea is healthy but, too much consumption of tea could lead you to some physical disadvantages. It causes digestive disorders, disrupted sleep orders and anxiety etc.
The current market Size of tea
The market size of tea is also evolving year by year. We are trying to give you an idea about the most recent size of tea market all over the wolrd. In 2020, the market5 size value of tea was USD 14.02 billion(INR 1159.92 billion) and the revenue forecasting in 2025 is USD 18.42 billion(INR 1523.95 billion).From 2019 to 2025 the expected growth rate is CAGR of 5.5%.
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