The data shows the per capita consumption of tea worldwide as of 2016, ranked by country. As of 2016, Turkey was ranked first with an annual tea consumption of just under seven pounds on average per person.
Tea consumption - additional information
Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, after water. There are many types of teas, depending on their oxidation levels: green, yellow, oolong and black. Well-known varieties of black tea include Darjeeling, Assam, Turkish and Ceylon teas.
This fragrant beverage originated in China in 2737 BC.
