1. Loved by 3 Billion People in 160 Countries/Regions

Currently, nearly 3 billion people across 160+ countries and regions enjoy tea. This means 3 out of every 4 countries are tea-loving, and 2 out of every 5 people you meet drink tea.

2. China Produces 198,000 Tons Annually—566g Per Person

In 2014, China produced 198,000 tons of tea, ranking as the world's top producer (39.4% global share). However, Quartz reports China's per capita consumption is only 566g—5 times less than Turkey (3,157g), placing China at 19th globally. (Time to pick up that teacup!)

 

 

3. Guangdong Drinks 1kg Per Capita; Pearl River Delta Hits 2kg

Huang Yahui, tea science professor at South China Agricultural University, notes Guangdong is China's largest tea market (1kg per capita). The Pearl River Delta consumes 2kg annually—topping even the UK and ranking 3rd worldwide.

4. 3,000 Years of Tea History, Yet UK Brands Dominate

Though tea originated in China 3,000 years ago, the largest tea brand today is British (despite zero local production). This "tea porter" brand earns ¥23 billion yearly—76% of China's entire tea industry output (70,000 factories combined). (Time to buy tea!)

 

 

5. Premium Tea Requires 60,000–80,000 Buds Per Pound

Top-tier tea needs 60,000–80,000 hand-picked buds per pound—justifying its premium price.

6. "Tea Longevity": Secret of Centenarians

40% of surveyed centenarians attribute longevity to tea obsession; 80% are regular drinkers. Those reaching 108 are called "tea-age" elders.

7. Antioxidant Power: 1 Cup = 12 Bottles White Wine

One 300ml tea equals: 1.5 bottles red wine, 12 bottles white wine, 12 beers, 4 apples, 5 onions, or 7 orange juices in antioxidants.

8. Anti-Aging: 18x Stronger Than Vitamin E

Japanese research shows tea polyphenols' anti-aging effects surpass Vitamin E by 18x.

 

 

9. Weight Loss: 8–10g Daily Sheds 3 Pounds in 12 Weeks

No diet/exercise needed—just daily tea consumption reduces ~3 pounds naturally.

10. Boosts Immunity

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences' tests on mice prove tea enhances immunity, counters cancer/alcohol effects, and improves metabolism.

11. As Joyful as Falling in Love

Tea's amino acids stimulate dopamine (the "love hormone")—making each sip euphoric.

12. Hiroshima Survivors: The "Tea Drinkers' Miracle"

Post-1945 atomic bombing, most victims developed cancer—except tea farmers, merchants, and enthusiasts ("Hiroshima phenomenon").

 

 

13. Japan's National Tea-for-Cancer-Prevention Plan

Japan's 1999 study tracked 8,522 people for 10 years: tea-drinking women delayed cancer onset by 7 years; men by 3.2 years.

14. Regular Green Tea Cuts Cancer Risk by 60%+

Studies from Japan/US/Australia show male green tea drinkers have 60% lower prostate cancer rates.

15. 4,000+ Papers Confirm EGCG Fights Most Cancers

Tea's EGCG combats uterine, skin, lung, colon, prostate, liver, kidney, and breast cancers. It also enhances chemo efficacy.

16. 2+ Daily Cups Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk by 46%

Swedish research on 61,057 women found tea consumption inversely correlates with ovarian cancer rates.

 

 

17. Black Tea Lowers Parkinson's Risk by 71%

Singapore's 12-year study of 63,257 adults showed regular black tea drinkers had 71% lower Parkinson's incidence.

18. 10 Daily Cups Cut Cardiovascular Risks by 42%

Japanese research indicates men drinking 10 cups daily reduce heart disease risk by 42%; women by 18%.

19. 71.4% of Cataract Patients Don't Drink Tea

Only 28.6% of cataract patients are habitual tea drinkers.

20. 82% of Diabetics Improve After 6 Months of Tea

Japanese university trials: 1,300 diabetics drinking cold-brewed tea showed 82% symptom relief; 9% normalized blood sugar.

 

 

21. EGCG Blocks HIV Transmission

US/UK scientists found tea's EGCG prevents HIV from infecting cells in lab studies.

22. Tea Polyphenols Kill 10,000 Toxic E. Coli Instantly

Japanese tests showed tea polyphenols eliminated all E. coli O157 in diluted solutions within 5 hours.