Coffee & Tea Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The retail market for coffee is divided into four primary product types: ground regular; instant (soluble); commercial-grade whole bean; and specialty coffee. Each of the four types is further divided into two general subtypes—caffeinated/decaffeinated and non-flavored/flavored. Various type-specific product niches also exist. Rounding out the market are Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee in blended beverage form; powdered mixes in cappuccino/latte form; and liquid coffee concentrates.

The tea retail market is divided into five major product segments: regular, instant/mix, RTD, specialty, and herbal. Similarly to coffee, each tea segment is further divided into subsegments—caffeinated/decaffeinated and non-flavored/flavored, Once again various segment-specific product niches also exist. Natural and organic teas, health teas, alternative tea/juice blends, powdered mixes based on chai varieties, and liquid tea concentrates all have a solid market presence.

Coffee and tea share many fundamental similarities. Both naturally contain significant amounts of caffeine, and both tend to taste bitter rather than sweet (in their natural, non-flavor enhanced states). Together they form the core of the hot beverage market.

The above similarities duly noted several striking differences exist between coffee and tea. In terms of the actual natural plants, three basic dissimilarities are apparent. Coffee is much stronger than tea in caffeine content, with tea containing one-half to one-third the caffeine of coffee. It is important to note the stimulative and diuretic ramifications of both beverages, which is part of their fundamental allures.

Coffee plants are much more sensitive than tea plants. Coffee plants are difficult to grow and harvest, require an abundance of nutrient resources as well as intensive maintenance and labor. They also require extremely specific ecological conditions (geography, climate, environment) in order to thrive. Tea plants, on the other hand, are easier to grow, produce frequent yields that are easier to harvest, and are more ecologically flexible. These differences have ramifications in contrasting price structure and price consistency.

The final difference between coffee and tea relates to health properties. While coffee has some proven health benefits, tea bestows far more benefits, primarily because of its antioxidant attributes.

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Coffee & Tea Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Paper Cups Market in Europe Report by Cup Type (Hot Paper Cups, Cold Paper Cups), Wall Type (Single Wall, Double Wall, Triple Wall), Application (Tea and Coffee, Chilled Food and Beverage, and Others), End User (Coffee and Tea Shops, QSR and Other Fast Food Shops, Offices and Educational Institutions, Residential Use, and Others), Distribution Channel (Institutional Sales, Retail Sales), Country 2024-2032

    ... (Coffee and Tea Shops, QSR and Other Fast Food Shops, Offices and Educational Institutions, Residential Use, and Others), Distribution Channel (Institutional Sales, Retail Sales), Country 2024-2032 The European paper cups market size reached 59.0 Billion ... Read More

  • Iced Tea Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

    ... billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.83% during the forecast period (2024-2029). Tea is a widely consumed beverage in almost all regions and countries, and introducing a chilled version brought more prospects to ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Kenya

    ... population, the enduring indulgence appeal of such products and their increasing use as ingredients for baking ensured demand remained buoyant. Additionally, the aggressive promotion of leading brands helped to maintain consumer interest in the category. ... Read More

  • Coffee in Kenya

    ... the retail and foodservice levels. These results were underpinned by favourable socioeconomic conditions. Most notably, the number of people who could afford to regularly buy coffee continued to grow steadily in line with the gradual ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Kenya

    ... by far the largest of the three main categories, though coffee and other hot drinks also saw off- and on-trade volume sales increase. Along with population growth and traditional consumption habits, favourable socioeconomic trends supported ... Read More

  • Global Coffee Pods and Capsules Market - 2023-2030

    ... 6.38% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Globally increase in the coffee consumption helps to boost market growth of the coffee pods and capsules market. According to the data given by International Coffee Organization, in April ... Read More

  • Tea in Kenya

    ... mainly reflective of increasing appreciation for the greater convenience of tea bags. Indeed, this attribute became even more appealing as the pace of life in the country picked up with the return to pre-pandemic routines. ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Uganda

    ... remains low and confined to the affluent urban middle class. The presence of unpackaged tea poses challenges, with very few brands of tea the only affordable option for low-income consumers. Urbanisation, rising incomes and expanding ... Read More

  • Turmeric Coffee Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

    ... Market Research, a leading market analysis firm, has released a comprehensive report on the Turmeric Coffee Market, projecting an impressive growth trajectory for the industry. According to the report, the global sales of Turmeric Coffee ... Read More

  • HW Hot Drinks in Thailand

    ... and large hot drinks brands have been introducing new products that align with these trends and cater for consumers' changing needs. While reducing sugar content in hot drinks is essential to meet health-conscious demands and ... Read More

  • HW Hot Drinks in Ireland

    ... towards fruit/herbal tea, as the latter is perceived as more natural or organic. In addition, green tea accompanied by various health claims, such as weight management, alongside natural and organic, was a strong performer in ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Tunisia

    ... The brand boasts a diverse range of four enticing flavours: lemon, peach, strawberry, and apple. Notably, Aris sets itself apart by being both vegan and free from preservatives and colourings. The product is presented in ... Read More

  • Global Commercial Coffeemaker Filter Market Professional Survey by Types, Applications, and Players, with Regional Growth Rate Analysis and Development Situation, from 2023 to 2028

    ... growth of the Commercial Coffeemaker Filter industry between the year 2018 to 2028, and breaks down according to the product type, downstream application, and consumption area of Commercial Coffeemaker Filter. The report also introduces players ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Uruguay

    ... series of declines over the previous years, with the ongoing low popularity of RTD tea options hindering significant market expansion. Euromonitor International's RTD Tea in Uruguay report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... Read More

  • Global Coffee Cup Market Professional Survey by Types, Applications, and Players, with Regional Growth Rate Analysis and Development Situation, from 2023 to 2028

    ... of the Coffee Cup industry between the year 2018 to 2028, and breaks down according to the product type, downstream application, and consumption area of Coffee Cup. The report also introduces players in the industry ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Uzbekistan

    ... be attributed to Uzbekistan’s strong tea-drinking culture with consumers regularly drinking hot tea. RTD tea is seen as a wholesome alternative to carbonated beverages, further boosting its appeal. Category players offer a diverse selection of ... Read More

  • Coffee in Uzbekistan

    ... inflation following the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The resultant slowdown in the rate of price growth benefitted all product categories. Additionally, stabilised supply chains and the recovery in foodservice sales, driven by the ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Uzbekistan

    ... and value terms, continues to exhibit a positive trend, deeply entrenched in the nation's tea-drinking tradition. The mature category of green tea remains a core element in hot drinks consumption, reflecting the well-developed culture of ... Read More

  • Tea in Uzbekistan

    ... mainly influenced by increased costs in China, the current year is expected to see a slowdown in the rate of price inflation. Green tea, particularly the gunpowder variety, remains the most widely consumed type of ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Uzbekistan

    ... by a reduction in the unit price pace. The growing population, especially the presence of young children – a primary audience for chocolate-based other hot drinks – contributed significantly to the positive performance of this ... Read More

  • Office Coffee Service Market in US 2024-2028

    ... report on the office coffee service market in US provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an ... Read More

  • Tea in Indonesia

    ... more economical packaging, as well cut-price promotions. The revival of community gatherings, especially among lower middle-income groups, also served to increase the consumption of tea via the off-trade channel. On-trade sales of tea, on the ... Read More

  • Coffee in Indonesia

    ... pandemic had a negative impact on the purchasing power of the majority of Indonesian consumers, especially those in lower income groups. However, while demand exceeded 2019 levels in 2023, it is worth noting that coffee ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in New Zealand

    ... a noted trend towards private label and discounted brands due to the average unit prices of such products typically being on the higher side. Within this, there is a growing preference for popular nutritious drink ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Malaysia

    ... import-reliant on – that is, wheat, cocoa, sugar and dairy (skimmed milk powder). The situation was further exacerbated by the poor performance of the MYR. Players were forced to pass costs on to the consumer ... Read More

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