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

  • Hot Drinks in Honduras

    ... the popularity of specialist coffee shops. This mature category is driven by affordability and instant coffee mixes and the widening availability of premium brands via growth in modern grocery retailing. Tea is hampered by a ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Australia

    ... in at-home consumption occasions has provided ample opportunities for indulging in various hot drinks, often those considered a treat. The stressors of the pandemic and the ensuing cost-of-living crisis have heightened the demand for affordable ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in El Salvador

    ... the popularity of specialist coffee shops. This mature category is driven by affordability and instant coffee mixes and the widening availability of premium brands via growth in modern grocery retailing. Tea is hampered by a ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Dominican Republic

    ... not only drunk for breakfast, but also at various times of the day, such as after lunch, in the office, and with an afternoon snack, among other consumption occasions. Hot drinks has also benefited from ... Read More

  • Coffee in Dominican Republic

    ... of consuming coffee in their homes, especially fresh coffee. Dominicans enjoy the flavour and aroma of freshly made coffee, for which they typically strain the fresh ground coffee in an Italian coffee maker (greka), with ... Read More

  • Tea in Dominican Republic

    ... while tea and tea infusions are generally seen as health-related drinks, which are usually only consumed when people have some discomfort or illness, such as cold and stomach pain. Furthermore, even in this area tea ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Dominican Republic

    ... through the retail channel, which has been largely due to the significant reduction in the production of cocoa powder and chocolate. Although the production of Dominican cocoa has increased this input has been set aside ... Read More

  • Coffee in France

    ... recovery of tourism, on-trade sales were not so dynamic due to the impact of the heatwave during the whole of summer 2022. In 2023, there was a converse situation with bad weather in the summer ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in France

    ... there are fewer at-home consumption occasions for other hot drinks since the revival of normal social and economic activity in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, with more people having a fast breakfast (without other ... Read More

  • Tea in France

    ... the global impact of rampant inflation. Total volume sales contracted significantly during the year. This represented a contrast with previous years. Tea enjoyed a good performance during the lockdowns of 2020-2021, which saw demand driven ... Read More

  • Global Hot Drink Market 2024-2028

    ... market 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 up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in Dominican Republic

    ... of RTD tea experienced a dramatic decline in these two years due to the withdrawal of the leading Lipton brand at the end of 2021. The growth seen in 2023 has been due to imported ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom

    ... products which are healthy. There is an overall sense that shoppers have slowly lost interest in hot chocolate, as the high sugar content does not align with consumers’ holistic and healthy lifestyles. Despite British consumers’ ... Read More

  • Instant Beverages Premix Market By Type (Instant Coffee, Instant Tea, Instant Milk, Instant Health Drinks, Soups, and Others), By Sales Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, and Others), By Function (Plain and Flavored), By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F

    ... Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F The Global Instant Beverages Premix Market, valued at USD58.4 billion in 2022, is expected to experience robust growth in the forecast period, with a projected Compound Annual Growth ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom

    ... in prices. Retail volumes are expected to fall in all major hot drinks categories in 2023, even in those which had been consistently expanding, such as fresh ground coffee pods. This is attributable nearly entirely ... Read More

  • Tea in the United Kingdom

    ... are not as concerned about improving their immunity as they were during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, they are increasingly aware of the potential health issues caused by caffeinated drinks in relation to anxiety/stress, ... Read More

  • Fermented Tea Market By Product (Kombucha, Pu-Erh, Others), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F

    ... is poised for robust growth in the forecast period, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.42% through 2028. This growth can be attributed to various factors that have shaped the market landscape ... Read More

  • Coffee in the United Kingdom

    ... a coffee machine and other relevant equipment during the pandemic years, British consumers have continued making coffee at home. Fresh coffee formats have benefited from this, with fresh coffee beans being the only coffee category ... Read More

  • Coffee in South Africa

    ... making coffee at home. They are turning to channels offering bulk buying or loyalty programmes with like-for-like specials. These changes are a reflection of instant coffee witnessing high inflation in 2023. Therefore, an increasing number ... Read More

  • Tea in South Africa

    ... consumers. In the younger demographic, children and teenagers personalise their tea with unique ingredients, and sweeten the flavour using honey and fruit juice. In line with this practice, Glen Rooibos and options from Woolworths that ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in South Africa

    ... for major industry players are rising as they adapt to higher production costs to maintain value share. As a result, foodservice prices of hot drinks, which tend to be higher than retail, are unfavourable for ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in South Africa

    ... options. This new segment in consumer preferences is encouraging brands to address niche demands, in both foodservice and retail channels. In foodservice, Vida e Caffè has introduced a hot vegan beverage with its plant-based drinks ... Read More

  • Kombucha Market Size - By Product (Organic and Inorganic), Type (Original and Flavored {Herbs & Spices, Fruits, Flowers}), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Health Stores), Growth Prospects, Regional Outlook & Global Forecast, 2023-2032

    ... Market will witness over 16% CAGR between 2023 and 2032, propelled by extensive research and development uncovering its myriad health benefits. As studies unveil its probiotic richness, antioxidants, and potential immune-boosting properties, consumers increasingly seek ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Manufacture Of Beverages Industry-Industry Forecast (2030) report

    ... Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the industry size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 using regression analysis in our modeling. and ... Read More

  • 2024 U.S. All other meals & snacks, incl hot coffee, fountain drinks & prepared sandwiches, etc. sold through Supermarkets & other grocery (except convenience) stores-Product & Retail report

    ... Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. Estimates on product sales (product shipments value) are published historically for 2021, projections for 2022 to 2023 and forecasts for 2024 and 2025. Product ... Read More

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