Tea and coffee, coffee and tea: from a mad hatter tea party to coffee shops with jazz music, these beverages have become part of a worldwide culture of both relaxation and productivity.
In this article, I’ll share delicious tea drinkers and coffee drinkers’ statistics and facts.
Grab your cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the read!
By Mila.
Coffee Vs Tea Statistics in the U.S
On one side, we have coffee: the strong, delicious drink that also boosts your energy when all you wanted was to sleep a bit more!
On the other side, we have tea: a versatile beverage that is also good for you!
Which one is more popular in America?
Choose your opponent!
Tea Might be More Popular in the U.S…
Although coffee drinkers like to talk about the beverage more overtly, statistics show that tea is more popular overall, and not just on the UK.
In 2021, Americans drank nearly 85 billion cups of tea, or more than 3.9 billion gallons.
Approximately 84% of all tea consumed was black tea, 15% was green tea, and the remainder was oolong, white, and dark tea.
… But Coffee Is Starting to Pick Up Steam!
Coffee isn’t too far behind. Americans consumed an estimated 3.3 billion pounds of coffee between2019/2020.
The consumption of coffee is increasing each year.
Coffee is now consumed by 66% of Americans every day, and US coffee consumption has increased by nearly 14% since January 2021; the largest increase since NCA(National Coffee Association of U.S.A) began tracking data.
The conclusion is that Americans usually drink both beverages, but perhaps because tea isn’t as strong as coffee, it might be easier to chug.
How do you feel about these statistics?
Do you drink more coffee, or tea?
Tea Consumption Vs Coffee Consumption
We discussed which beverage is the most popular. But which one is healthier to drink on a daily basis: tea or coffee?
Check out these interesting statistics on drinking tea vs drinking coffee!
Both drinks have their advantages, so let’s spill the tea about the tea (and the coffee)!
Tea Consumption Health Facts
Tea is considered healthier by many, because there are lots of different plants that can be boiled to make this drink.
The benefits of tea vary a lot from one tea to another, amount of the plant used and length of time the tea had to steep.
Tea Gives You Long-term Energy
But when speaking of the most common teas (black tea, green tea, etc), they also offer caffeine, but unlike coffee, tea has L-theanine, a chemical that metabolizes caffeine over a longer period of time.
Tea might provide more long-term energy and attention boost.
A study showed that students who drank both caffeine and L-theanine performed better than the ones who only drank caffeine.
Tea Helps Decrease Inflammation
Tea also helps immensely in decreasing inflammation in the body and easing pain, such as menstrual cramps (ginger tea for the win!).
Tea contains over 2,000 different components; minerals, elements, vitamins, and amino acids.
It also has anti-inflammatory components such as polyphenols and flavonoids.
Tea is a healthy, relaxing and versatile beverage that can also help you focus and maintain energy thorough the day.
So maybe we should all pair coffee with tea, after all!
CoffeeConsumption Health Facts
Besides giving you energy and a morning boost, coffee also has more antioxidants than tea and red wine.
Wow!
I bet you didn’t see this one coming.
A few common antioxidants found in coffee are chlorogenic, ferulic, caffeic, and n-coumaric acids.
Caffeine is even considered an antioxidant by some experts.
Coffee also has a bunch of health benefits. Here’s a list:
- Coffee gives your body energy
- Coffee is a mental stimulant
- Drinking coffee is good for your skin
- Coffee lowers risk of depression
- Coffee might lower risk for neurodegenerative disorders
- Coffee may promote healthy weight
- Coffee can promote liver health
- Coffee is tied to a lower risk of death.
So many benefits in only one (delicious) drink!
Who said medicine has to taste bad?
5 Interesting Tea Statistics and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and statistics about tea.
Tea Is the World’s Second Most Popular Beverage After Water
According to World Tea News, while coffee is a popular beverage in many countries, according to global beverage consumption statistics, tea is the second-most popular beverage.
Packaged water comes in first place on the list.
Black Tea Is the Most Popular Tea in The World
Black tea is the most popular type of tea worldwide.
In 2021, over 80% of all tea consumed in the United States is made from black tea leaves.
Iced Tea Accounts For 75%-80% Of Tea Consumption in America
Iced tea is a popular beverage in the United States, particularly in the southern states.
According to data from the Tea Association of the United States of America, Inc., iced tea accounts for between 75% and 80% of tea consumption in America.
Many people enjoy iced tea all year, but it is especially popular during the summer, especially in states with long, hot summers.
During The Week, 33% Of People in The United Kingdom Drink Four to Five Cups of Tea.
Researchers discovered that 33% of tea drinkers in the United Kingdom drink more than 4 cups per day during the week while surveying tea drinkers in 2019.
This figure is expected to rise in the coming years.
Revenue Of The Tea Market Worldwide During 2020
According to Global Consumer data from Statista, China is the undisputed leader in all aspects of the tea industry.
Tea production generated 78.7 billion US dollars in revenue for the country in 2020 alone.
Brazil and India finished second and third, earning 16 billion and 15.8 billion dollars, respectively.
In comparison, the United Kingdom generated 2.1 billion US dollars in revenue, while Germany generated over 600 million.
7 Interesting Coffee Statistics and Facts
Here are 7 interesting facts and statistics about coffee.
There Are Over 37 000 Coffee Shops In The United States
According to data from Statista, coffee shops are very popular in the United States – In 2020, there were 37,189 coffee shops nationwide.
If we included all of the places that simply served coffee but weren’t labeled as cafes, the number would certainly be ten times as large.
According to data from IBISWorld, there are 65,410 Coffee & Snack Shops businesses in the US as of 2022, an increase of 2.4% from 2021.
44% of Coffee Drinkers in the United States Consume 2 to 3 Cups Daily
According to research (2017) by Statista, the most common coffee consumption pattern among Americans is two to three cups per day.
On average, 44% of U.S. adults reported drinking this many 7 oz. cups per day.
The second most common response, which accounts for 26%–only one cup or no coffee at all – might make many coffee lovers shake their heads in disbelief.
More Than 50 Countries Contribute to Global Coffee Production
According to data from the National Coffee Association, with the increasing demand for coffee, more than 50 countries worldwide are now producing coffee in some form for distribution.
Seattle, Washington, Has the Highest Per Capita Coffee Consumption in The United States.
According to data published by the Caffeine Informer (post last updated on 2020), Seattle, Washington, has the highest per capita consumption of coffee in the United States.
The Top 10 most caffeine addicted USA cities are:
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- San Jose, California
- Denver, Colorado
- San Francisco, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Los Angeles, California
- New York, New York
- Boston, Massachusetts.
Finland Is The Biggest Coffee Drinking Country In The World
The Finns consume an amazing 12 kilograms of coffee per capita annually, putting them at the top of the world.
Finnish coffee is typically made from light-roasted beans and has an acidic flavor.
However, tastes have evolved, and today, Finnish producers and the country’s thriving café culture cater to all tastes, offering a range from light to dark.
Coffee not only is a warm beverage that warm up and sustain the Finns, but also breaks the ice during social interaction.
Coffee Is Consumed By 29% Of People To Relax
According to data from Statista, when asked why they drink coffee, 29% of people said it helps them relax, so they drink it in the afternoon or early evening rather than as a pick-me-up during breakfast.
Starbucks Is the Most Popular Coffee Shop as of 2022
According to data published by World Coffee Portal (and also by just looking around, if you’re in the U.S), Starbucks is currently the most popular coffee shop in the United States and is responsible for 40% of the market.
Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) is in second place with 26%.
Photo by Robbie Chettri
