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

  • RTD Tea in Indonesia

    ... 2023 witnessed further hikes, with this being the largest hindrance to more robust volume growth. Performance was further impacted by a decline in consumer, with disposable incomes significantly impacted by inflationary pressures. In order to ... Read More

  • Tea in Malaysia

    ... consumers more fully returned to offices and other on-site place of work, and increasingly busy lifestyles supported more frequent dining in foodservice outlets. Inflationary pressures and rising living costs meant that many consumers who enjoy ... Read More

  • Coffee in Malaysia

    ... saw marginal decline in the off-trade channel over the year as consumers fully returned to pre-pandemic lifestyles. However, the recovery in foodservice demand was still partial, with on-trade volume sales remaining well below the 2019 ... Read More

  • Coffee in New Zealand

    ... the inflationary economic environment, consumers in New Zealand continue to enjoy a well-established coffee culture. Whilst there was a strong uptick in coffee machines during the time of the pandemic, when consumers were unable to ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Brazil

    ... viewed as an essential commodity by some, there is still immense growth potential, contingent on innovation and diversification. The Leão brand stands out as a trailblazer, particularly with its innovative product line Fases da Mulher. ... Read More

  • Plant-Based Beverages Global Market Report 2024

    ... AlternativeCovering: SunOpta Inc.; The Hain Celestial Group Inc.; Pacific Foods of Oregon Inc.; Nestlé S.A.; Vitasoy International Holdings Limited Plant-Based Beverages Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Ghana

    ... opting for more affordable brands and smaller pack sizes, rather than avoiding hot drinks altogether. Growing health awareness among affluent consumers is influencing demand, especially in tea and coffee, while innovation is generally becoming more ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Brazil

    ... Nescau portfolio with the launch of Nescau Extra Cacao 30% and 60% variants. These exclusive innovations in the South and Southeast regions allow consumers to choose the cacao intensity that best suits their preference, reinforcing ... Read More

  • Coffee in Brazil

    ... volume decline for coffee in Brazil in 2022, 2023 appears to signal a resurgence in growth for the category. Euromonitor International's Coffee in Brazil report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Tanzania

    ... in infrastructure has underpinned improvements in the distribution of hot drinks. The government has also been encouraging businesses to invest in the local market. Nonetheless, on-trade sales remain underdeveloped with most consumers preferring to consume ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Kuwait

    ... are being less affected by global inflation rates and the cost of living crisis due to their more affluent incomes. Overall, tea and coffee remain intrinsic to the culture of Kuwait, and consumers drink such ... Read More

  • Triangle Tea Bag Packaging Machinery Global Market Report 2024

    ... Green Tea; Black TeaCovering: CAMA (LuoYang) Electromechanic Co. Ltd.; E.C. Packtech Machines Pvt. Ltd.; Grace Food Processing & Packaging Machinery; Fuso International; Sidsam Formilan Machines Private Limited Triangle Tea Bag Packaging Machinery Global Market Report ... Read More

  • HW Hot Drinks in Canada

    ... Local consumers are enjoying hot drinks, usually in the form of coffee or tea, both at home and via foodservice. Canadians are purchasing tea and coffee on their way to work or if they are ... Read More

  • Tea in Brazil

    ... does not mean that retail volume sales of tea are set to decline in 2023, but showcases how consumers view teas as an add-on product, perhaps finding substitute products, or not viewing it as essential. ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Indonesia

    ... of other plant-based hot drinks, which suffered from rising raw material costs. With the value of the local currency, the rupiah, weakening against the US dollar, the prices of imported ingredients like rice, which were ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Malaysia

    ... shortage of cocoa in west Africa force leading players like Nestlé and Cadbury Confectionery to grapple with soaring costs and supply chain disruptions when importing cocoa into Malaysia. In addition, extreme weather conditions and a ... Read More

  • Tea in New Zealand

    ... company terms, the player’s Bell brand is pipped to the post in brand terms by Dilmah from Dilmah New Zealand Pty Ltd, which is associated with the sustainable MJF Foundation (MGF Group). Meanwhile, examples of ... Read More

  • RTD Coffee in Indonesia

    ... in the off-trade, with high single-digit volume figures and double-digit current value figures for the second consecutive year. Leading players made sure to continue offering low-cost products presented in PET packaging, with average unit prices ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Qatar

    ... sales higher in 2023 than in 2021. Premiumisation favoured more sophisticated tea and coffee varieties. On-trade outlets resumed full operations as COVID-19 protocols ended. The health and wellness trend grew with more meal packaging programmes, ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Oman

    ... integral to hospitality, making it almost obligatory to offer them to visitors. This cultural significance propels the industry, coupled with a growing population in 2023. Coffee and tea appeal to a diverse demographic, including all ... Read More

  • Ready to Drink Tea and Coffee Market: Industry Size, Share, Competition, Trends, Growth Opportunities and Forecasts by Region - Insights and Outlook by Product, 2024 to 2031

    ... Research Report: Navigating Trends, Developments, Competition, Growth Opportunities, and Outlook to 2031 The Global Ready to Drink Tea and Coffee Market Research Report is a comprehensive and insightful analysis designed to assist stakeholders, industry professionals, ... Read More

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    ... to 2031 The Global Kombucha Market Research Report is a comprehensive and insightful analysis designed to assist stakeholders, industry professionals, and decision-makers in identifying Kombucha market potential and winning strategies for 2024. The report evaluates ... Read More

  • Freeze-Dried Coffee Market: Industry Size, Share, Competition, Trends, Growth Opportunities and Forecasts by Region - Insights and Outlook by Product, 2024 to 2031

    ... and Outlook to 2031 The Global Freeze-Dried Coffee Market Research Report is a comprehensive and insightful analysis designed to assist stakeholders, industry professionals, and decision-makers in identifying Freeze-Dried Coffee market potential and winning strategies for ... Read More

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    ... Growth Opportunities, and Outlook to 2031 The Global Cold Brew Coffee Market Research Report is a comprehensive and insightful analysis designed to assist stakeholders, industry professionals, and decision-makers in identifying Cold Brew Coffee market potential ... Read More

  • Black Coffee Market: Industry Size, Share, Competition, Trends, Growth Opportunities and Forecasts by Region - Insights and Outlook by Product, 2024 to 2031

    ... and Outlook to 2031 The Global Black Coffee Market Research Report is a comprehensive and insightful analysis designed to assist stakeholders, industry professionals, and decision-makers in identifying Black Coffee market potential and winning strategies for ... Read More

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