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

  • Coffee in Lithuania

    ... reduced disposable incomes. In addition, the largest category in coffee, standard fresh grounded coffee, continued to lose ground to beans and pods. Euromonitor International's Coffee in Lithuania report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ... Read More

  • Coffee in Taiwan

    ... home, coffee showed an improved performance in on-trade volume growth terms in 2023. Conversely, the return to normal routines caused growth in off-trade volume sales to slow from 2022. Retail demand remained robust overall, however, ... Read More

  • Coffee in Uruguay

    ... was seen in the cities of Montevideo, Canelones and San Jose. The high sodium water supply started in March 2023, leading the government to respond by supplying bottled water in lower-income neighbourhoods. As a result, ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Latvia

    ... on utilities and food, they shifted away from premium brands and towards lower-priced products. The market also suffered from a high degree of saturation, which resulted in frequent promotional offers and discounts, particular in the ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Taiwan

    ... though retail demand was also constrained as most Taiwanese consumers returned to the office and began regularly socialising outside the home once again. Higher than usual autumn and winter temperatures had a similarly negative impact, ... Read More

  • Tea in Pakistan

    ... cut back on drinking in local restaurants (Dhabas) due to soaring inflation. In retail channels, black tea dominates, with sizable volume sales for both loose tea and tea bags. There is also significant sales of ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Latvia

    ... go, and the outbreak of COVID-19 and lockdowns proved negative for retail volume growth, with home seclusion dampening sales. While the decline slowed slightly in 2021-2022, the landscape has seen a deeper decline in 2023, ... Read More

  • RTD Coffee in Latvia

    ... with ongoing potential for growth. Euromonitor International's RTD Coffee in Latvia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... Read More

  • RTD Coffee in Switzerland

    ... mobility, which fuelled the recovery of sales through retail channels targeting on-the-go consumption, including convenience stores and kiosks. Growth was also sustained by a rise in home-based consumption amongst remote workers, notably among young adults ... Read More

  • Global Coffee Beans Roaster Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... coffee products. The roasting process is what produces the characteristic flavor of coffee by causing the green coffee beans to expand and to change in color, taste, smell, and density. Unroasted beans contain similar acids, ... Read More

  • Global Accompanying Coffee Mug Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period. This report provides a deep insight into the global Accompanying Coffee Mug market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview ... Read More

  • Global Coffee Pod Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... Paper coffee pods, K-cups, and T-discs are the different styles of coffee pods available in the market. The Global Coffee Pod Market Size was estimated at USD 4246.18 million in 2023 and is projected to ... Read More

  • Global Brazilian Coffee Powder Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 797.37 million by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.20% during the forecast period. This report provides a deep insight into the global Brazilian Coffee Powder market covering ... Read More

  • Global Commercial Coffee Machines Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period. This report provides a deep insight into the global Commercial Coffee Machines market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Pakistan

    ... such as carbonates, this further dampened volume sales. Volume sales also continued to be minimal through off-trade channels. Offering also continue to be one-the-go, single serve options. Local brand, Tapal, also launched a single-serve sachet ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Slovenia

    ... including exotic flavours like passion fruit from Fuze Tea. Consumers are more demanding than ever and are looking out for new taste experiences. Fructal launched RTD tea with Sicilian lemons to cater to these growing ... Read More

  • Global Chicory Powder Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... can be found throughout all parts of Africa, Europe, and other temperate regions of the world. Chicory root is commonly processed for food and beverage industry. The leaves of the chicory plant are also in ... Read More

  • Global Chicory Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... be found throughout all parts of Africa, Europe, and other temperate regions of the world. Chicory root is commonly processed for food and beverage industry. The leaves of the chicory plant are also in demand ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Ethiopia

    ... to expand in 2023, while tea also grew from a small base and there was no demand for other hot drinks. Most coffee is sold unpackaged via informal retailing, but packaged fresh ground coffee and ... Read More

  • RTD Coffee in Pakistan

    ... inhibited by the limited availability. Euromonitor International's RTD Coffee in Pakistan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Estonia

    ... healthier beverages as part of wider healthier lifestyle choices. Consequently, there remained a rising demand for reduced sugar products, with RTD tea a popular choice among health-conscious consumers. The shift to healthier options was reflected ... Read More

  • RTD Coffee in Slovenia

    ... towards instant coffee and the use of coffee machines due to the convenience they present. The return of more hectic lifestyles post-pandemic is contributing to the growing demand for quick caffeine fixes, including RTD coffee, ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Switzerland

    ... carbonates, thanks to its relatively low sugar content. Moreover, despite the continued trend towards remote working and studying, at least on a partial basis, an increase in consumer mobility boosted sales through channels targeting on-the-go- ... Read More

  • Global Home Coffee Machine Market Research Report 2024(Status and Outlook)

    ... by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period. This report provides a deep insight into the global Home Coffee Machine market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Slovenia

    ... hot drinks, but it is experiencing a surge in popularity in Slovenia’s growing coffee culture, with an increasing number of speciality coffee shops and cafés opening in major cities like Ljubljana. This trend is driven ... Read More

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