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

  • Ethiopia: Coffee Machines Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the coffee machines market in Ethiopia and describes the main market participants, growth and demand drivers, ... Read More

  • Ireland: Instant Coffee Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the instant coffee market in Ireland and describes the main market participants, growth and demand drivers, ... Read More

  • Middle East: Roasted Coffee Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... of COVID-19 on it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the roasted coffee market in the Middle East and describes the main market ... Read More

  • The Global Coffee Machines Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... on it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the global coffee machines market and describes the main market participants, growth and demand drivers, ... Read More

  • Portugal: Coffee Machines Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the coffee machines market in Portugal and describes the main market participants, growth and demand drivers, ... Read More

  • Yerba Mate Market By Type (Powder, Concentrate, Others (Tablets and Capsules)), By Application (Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods, Food and Beverage, Cosmetics and Personal Care), By Distribution Channel (Retails Stores, Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Online Sites, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032

    ... Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032 Yerba mate, commonly known as mate, is an herbal tea deeply ingrained in Latin and South American traditions. Created by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant ... Read More

  • North America: Coffee Machines Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... of COVID-19 on it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the coffee machines market in North America and describes the main market participants, ... Read More

  • Portugal: Tea Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast

    ... forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the tea market in Portugal and describes the main market participants, growth and demand drivers, challenges, and all other ... Read More

  • Global Hot Drinks Market Size and Opportunities, 2023 Update

    ... $146.7 billion in 2027. A surge in home consumption, increasing purchasing power, and a shift towards healthier products are predicted to fuel the sector until 2027. Eastern Europe was the largest market in the global ... Read More

  • Global Home Coffee Grinding Machines Market 2024-2028

    ... on the home coffee grinding machines 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 ... Read More

  • North America Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... such as the increasing number of domestic manufacturers and the targeted focus on expanding their product offerings. MARKET INSIGHTS The North America kombucha market growth analysis includes the assessment of the United States and Canada. ... Read More

  • United States Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... functional foods. MARKET INSIGHTS Beverages enable a quick and easy way for functional nutrition intake. Also, there are growing consumer demands in the US regarding ingredients that boost immunity, especially post-COVID-19. In addition, nutritional labels ... Read More

  • Global Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... process, the health benefits of kombucha, and the increasing demand for fortified food and beverage products. MARKET INSIGHTS Kombucha is characterized by a healthy beverage made by combining sugar, tea, and the symbiotic culture of ... Read More

  • France Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... gained popularity as a functional beverage in France. MARKET INSIGHTS The rising emphasis on health-conscious lifestyles has fueled the demand for functional beverages like kombucha. Consumers are seeking natural and organic alternatives, making kombucha a ... Read More

  • Europe Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... and natural kombucha and the growing prevalence of stress-associated health problems. MARKET INSIGHTS The Europe kombucha market growth analysis includes the assessment of Belgium, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Poland, France, Germany, and Rest of ... Read More

  • United Kingdom Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... the kombucha market in the UK has seen a surge in popularity. MARKET INSIGHTS The United Kingdom kombucha market is characterized by a diverse range of offerings, including various flavors and formulations that cater to ... Read More

  • Asia-pacific Kombucha Market Forecast 2024-2032

    ... number of fitness-conscious consumers fuel the region's market growth. MARKET INSIGHTS The Asia Pacific kombucha market growth evaluation includes the assessment of Vietnam, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Japan, and ... Read More

  • Lipton Teas & Infusions in Hot Drinks (World)

    ... it the number one company in tea in the world. Two thirds of company sales come from black tea, following the sales structure of its most popular brand, Lipton. Middle East and Africa and Western ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Singapore

    ... beverages will affect other hot drinks sold in foodservice establishments, whereby it is mandatory to label beverages falling into Grade C and D. In addition, Grade D beverages will have advertising prohibitions. For example, iced ... Read More

  • Coffee in Singapore

    ... a result of the war in Ukraine and the lingering effects of the pandemic, resulting in the price of coffee beans and sugar soaring. In June 2023, the price of coffee beans in Vietnam hit ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Singapore

    ... through retail is flat (albeit above pre-pandemic levels) as greater mobility outside of the home continues to drive foodservice sales. Nevertheless, fresh ground coffee pods through retail remain dynamic, driven by demand for convenience and ... Read More

  • Tea in Singapore

    ... a leisurely cup of tea at home fades. This is in contrast to coffee, where retail demand continues to grow, because coffee consumption is more deeply integrated into local consumers’ lifestyles. While some may enjoy ... Read More

  • Other Hot Drinks in Hong Kong, China

    ... and PODiSTA are offering malt-based and chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks in a pod format, which can be used with pod coffee machines. Horlicks and Maltesers have produced pods for their own brands that are pre-measured ... Read More

  • RTD Tea in New Zealand

    ... trends and being a major driver behind overall growth in the category. However, in recent years a new dimension to health and wellness trends within drinks in New Zealand has emerged, as many consumers are ... Read More

  • Hot Drinks in Hong Kong, China

    ... format offers consumers the flexibility to experiment with brewing new drinks with familiar home coffee machines. The emergence of pods for hot drinks other than coffee has the potential to revolutionise the way consumers enjoy ... Read More

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