Question

Who is the largest producer and consumer of tea in the world?

• A. China
• B. India
• C. Sri Lanka
• D. Kenya

Answer 1

Answer:

A. China

Tea industry

• Tea cultivation in India was first started in the mid-19th century in Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiris.

• Nearly 98% of the tea production comes from Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala while the rest of it comes from Karnataka, terai region of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura.

• India is the second biggest producer of tea after China.

• India is the largest producer and consumer of black tea in the world