China is the largest producer of tea in the world, producing 2.5 million tonnes per year, followed by India with 1.3 million tones. India is the world’s largest tea-drinking nation, with over 70% of the tea produced in the country being consumed within the country instead of being exported.
Its strong skills in production shouldn’t be seen as a surprise, given its long history with the drink – legend has it that tea was introduced in China by emperor and herbalist Shennong in 2737 BCE. It has been consumed as everything from a beverage to a medicine, and is at the center of countless cultural rituals in the nation.
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