Coffee & Tea Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
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.
Coffee & Tea Industry Research & Market Reports
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Tea in Egypt
... it hard for importers to bring raw materials into the country and pay for shipments. Tea prices have subsequently risen across all retailers and brands, with most products witnessing multiple hikes throughout the years, including ... Read More
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Other Hot Drinks in Belgium
... driver behind this structural decline is the adverse perception of flavoured powder drinks, primarily due to their high sugar content. Belgium's prevailing health-conscious trend is causing a decline in regular non-alcoholic beverages in favour of ... Read More
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RTD Tea in France
... materials – imported tea, sugar and even water (with a growing risk of shortage during the summers in France). In total volume terms, RTD tea has almost always posted strong growth over the last decade. ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in France
... of the soft drinks categories hit hardest by the pandemic. With forecourt retailers being a key distribution channel for the category, limitations on travel led to a significant drop in on-the-go consumption. These products are ... Read More
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Tea in Saudi Arabia
... hospitality in the region. As such, demand continues to grow at a stable pace in 2023 buoyed by population growth and an influx of international visitors for both religious and leisure purposes. As seen in ... Read More
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Tea in Denmark
... by falling sales of black tea. This category is mature and has suffered from a lack of company engagement. Moreover, many, especially younger, consumers see black tea as somewhat old fashioned and prefer to drink ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Belgium
... of the fastest declining ones in soft drinks, exacerbated by the challenges posed by inflation on sales. Euromonitor International's RTD Tea in Belgium report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... Read More
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Hot Drinks in Saudi Arabia
... by a number of government initiatives, from festivals to programmes to support local smallholder farmers and educate youth. For example, 2023 saw the return of the Saudi Coffee Festival at the King Abdullah Financial District ... Read More
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Hot Drinks in Spain
... high production costs and expensive raw materials. Indeed, whilst some brands tried to absorb any rises in costs, many found this unsustainable, and faced no choice but to raise prices for consumers. According to Spain’s ... Read More
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Other Hot Drinks in Spain
... the first pandemic year), and whilst volume sales in the foodservice channel are expected to rise, they will remain below the level seen pre-pandemic. However, current value sales are set to grow in the retail ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Brazil
... and the prevalent apprehension about virus transmission through social contact. Notably, small local grocers emerged as the primary beneficiary of this trend, witnessing increased foot traffic, which also spilled over to benefit some convenience stores. ... Read More
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Coffee in Spain
... the category saw in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the slight decline, retail volume sales are expected to remain above the level seen in 2019. Meanwhile, retail current value sales are ... Read More
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Global Decaffeinated Products Market
... covers product type, decaffeination process and distribution channels. Major players, competitive intelligence, systems and technologies, market dynamics and regional opportunities are discussed in detail. The report examines recent developments and product portfolios of major players. ... Read More
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US CBD-Infused Beverages Market Research Report Forecast to 2030
... 2030, and is expected to reach USD 4,221.23 million in 2030. During this period, the market saw a surge in new product launches, with various companies introducing a wide range of CBD-infused beverages, including sparkling ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Brazil
... Lemonade, which offers a sweeter and less acidic flavour to appeal to a wider range of consumers. This mirrors the rising demand for beverages that are more affordable and pleasing to the palate, especially for ... Read More
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Tea in Spain
... the pandemic. Black tea, other fruit/herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, and other tea are all expected to see small declines in sales; however, herbal/traditional medicinal teas is anticipated to see growth. Euromonitor International's Tea ... Read More
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Tea in the United Arab Emirates
... label. In the face of moderate inflation and overall fragmentation within tea in the United Arab Emirates, private label has a strong opportunity to gain local consumers’ attention. Private label is mostly present within black ... Read More
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Other Hot Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
... low with no brands emerging to drive up their share. However, several new products have arrived on retailers’ shelves which are likely to make more of a dent in the category. Euromonitor International's Other Hot ... Read More
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Hot Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
... juice. This makes them vulnerable in the face of inflation, economic instability or population shift. This is the reason why the overall hot drinks industry in the United Arab Emirates is recording generally slower retail ... Read More
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Coffee in the United Arab Emirates
... in multiple blends and flavours are offered by manufacturers to satisfy the needs of affluent coffee lovers who seek indulgence and innovation. Due to cost increases of raw materials and moderate inflation in the local ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in the United Kingdom
... and a surge in demand. This is due to several factors, including working from home, affordability, generational preferences, as well as the increasing cost of living. Although prices have increased across the UK, total sales ... Read More
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RTD Tea in the United Kingdom
... in 2023. Due to a longer and warmer summer in 2022, RTD tea experienced an increase in sales, also benefiting from greater product variety and availability, with these factors also contributing to growth in 2023, ... Read More
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Tea in Australia
... declining demand in 2021 and 2022 in both loose and bag formats. Lacking novelty, and failing to offer either the stimulating effects of coffee, or the relaxing qualities of fruit/herbal tea, the outlook for black ... Read More
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Coffee in Australia
... leading to only a slow return to offices. Consequently, the shift in coffee consumption from cafés to home settings, observed during the pandemic, has remained to some extent, with consumers continuing to utilise the coffee ... Read More
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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
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