Chinese tea industry

The Chinese tea industry is a major global sector rooted in thousands of years of tradition, producing a wide variety of teas such as green, black, oolong, and white. China is the world’s leading tea exporter and home to renowned tea regions like Yunnan, Fujian, and Zhejiang. The industry encompasses cultivation, processing, and marketing, with a growing focus on quality, innovation, and branding to meet international demand. It also faces challenges like environmental sustainability, fluctuating consumer preferences, and rising competition, but remains vital to China's cultural heritage and economy.