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The World Produces About 7.3 Million Tons of Tea | One Cup Supporting the Lives of 13 Million People

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global tea production is about 7.3 million tons, with a production value of 19.5 billion dollars. More than 13 million people make a living from tea, and small-scale farmers account for 60% of production. We look at what lies beyond a cup of tea through numbers.

The World Produces About 7.3 Million Tons of Tea | One Cup Supporting the Lives of 13 Million People

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global tea production is about 7.3 million tons, with a production value of 19.5 billion dollars. More than 13 million people make a living from tea, and small-scale farmers account for 60% of production. We look at what lies beyond a cup of tea through numbers.

A cafe latte with latte art

The Price of a Cup Went Up, and Still People Came | Cafes in Japan Today

Prices kept rising, yet cafe and coffee shop sales grew. Higher spending per customer offset a slight decline in customer numbers. We read the trends of the past few years from a survey by the Japan Foodservice Association.

The Price of a Cup Went Up, and Still People Came | Cafes in Japan Today

Prices kept rising, yet cafe and coffee shop sales grew. Higher spending per customer offset a slight decline in customer numbers. We read the trends of the past few years from a survey by the Japan Foodservice Association.

Roasted coffee beans

Why International Coffee Prices Are Not Coming Back Down | Producing Regions and the Climate Today

In February 2025, the international price of arabica coffee exceeded 400 cents per pound, setting a record high. We organize the reasons prices remain elevated and views on when the effects may reach consumers.

Why International Coffee Prices Are Not Coming Back Down | Producing Regions and the Climate Today

In February 2025, the international price of arabica coffee exceeded 400 cents per pound, setting a record high. We organize the reasons prices remain elevated and views on when the effects may reach consumers.

Macarons in different colors

Global Sweets Are Now Chosen for “Texture” | Dubai Chocolate, Croffles, and the Reimport of Japanese Ingredients

Dubai chocolate, croffles, matcha tiramisu. In 2026, “texture” and “Japanese ingredients” are the stars of global sweets and cafes.

Global Sweets Are Now Chosen for “Texture” | Dubai Chocolate, Croffles, and the Reimport of Japanese Ingredients

Dubai chocolate, croffles, matcha tiramisu. In 2026, “texture” and “Japanese ingredients” are the stars of global sweets and cafes.