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Tea Consumption Dips, But Sales Surge Amid Health Trends

5/19/2025

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In 2024, Americans sipped a staggering 86 billion servings of tea, with black tea leading the way. While overall consumption dipped slightly by 1.9%, rising prices pushed dollar sales higher. The FDA's fresh "healthy" label for unsweetened tea could spark renewed interest, prompting manufacturers to innovate flavors and highlight health benefits to captivate younger drinkers.

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In 2024, Americans sipped a staggering 86 billion servings of tea, with black tea leading the way. While overall consumption dipped slightly by 1.9%, rising prices pushed dollar sales higher. The FDA's fresh "healthy" label for unsweetened tea could spark renewed interest, prompting manufacturers to innovate flavors and highlight health benefits to captivate younger drinkers.