Global tea consumption habits have confirmed Turkey's unshakable leadership in tea drinking. With 3.16 kilograms of tea consumed per person annually, Turkey ranks first in the world by a wide margin, outperforming even countries traditionally associated with tea culture.

No other country integrates tea into everyday routines as intensively or as consistently as Turkey. The per capita annual tea consumption of 3.16 kilograms puts Turkey well ahead of its closest competitors, underscoring a level of demand that experts describe as unmatched worldwide. The nearest followers trail Turkey by nearly a full kilogram or more per person. Ireland ranks second with 2.19 kilograms per capita and the United Kingdom follows in third place at 1.94 kilograms, Russia places fourth with 1.38 kilograms and Pakistan fifth place with 1.25 kilograms.

Despite being among the world's largest tea producers, China and India lag far behind Turkey in per capita consumption. China records just 0.57 kilograms per person annually. India follows with 0.82 kilograms.

Source: Turkey News (Extracts), Courtesy: Tea Exporters' Association Sri Lanka