Tea is widely regarded as a beneficial beverage, yet Americans consume far less compared to countries like Sri Lanka and Turkey. While tea is a staple in many cultures, the U.S. ranks low in per capita consumption, averaging only 0.486 kilograms per person. In contrast, Sri Lankans consume an astounding 48 kilograms yearly. The article highlights the rising popularity of tea in the U.S., especially with tea-based drinks at coffee chains like Starbucks, suggesting an opportunity for growth in consumption nationally.
"Lao Tzu famously called tea 'the elixir of life.' If that's true then, happily, it's never been easier for foodies in the U.S. to get their daily dose of life-elixir."
"According to a study by World Population Review, the U.S. isn't even in the top five countries for tea consumption per capita."
"At the top of the global leaderboard, tea-lovers in Sri Lanka put away a whopping 48 kilograms of tea per person."
"In Turkey, every single member of the Turkish population drinks roughly 3.16 kilograms of tea every single year, shaking out to 1,300 cups total."
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