The trendy beverage tea is changing and uniting the world

Today, May 21st, the German Tea & Association celebrates the Tea DayUnder the motto "Tea unites the world," Kenya is the focus this year for good reason.

Tea as a driver of development on the African continent

Since the first tea plants were cultivated in the fertile highlands of Kenya in 1903, tea production has grown rapidly here. Today, Kenya exports tea to over 90 countries and is the world's largest tea exporter in terms of production volume.

More than 6 million people are employed along its value chain. Cultivation is dominated by around 600.000 smallholder farmers who produce approximately 60% of total output. For the economic and social Tea has become an important factor in Kenya's development.

Culinary delights from high altitudes

Tea is grown in Kenya the higher elevations along the Cultivated in rift valleys. Volcanic, nutrient-rich soils and constant rainfall provide ideal conditions for high-yielding plants.

Black tea is the main product, but specialty teas are also gaining in importance. Kyra Schaper, press officer of the German Tea & Herbal Tea Association, has two personal tips on this:

"Orthodox teas They taste beautifully fresh from Kenya And tangy. With a touch of milk, they take on an elegant golden hue. For a visual stunner, treat yourself to Purple Tea. This Kenyan specialty not only boasts a high polyphenol content, but with lemon, it even shimmers in a stylish pink. My tip for an unforgettable journey into Kenya's tea world!

With tea, the chances increase.

Over 550.000 tons of tea were produced in Kenya in 2025, making the country one of the world's major tea-producing nations. Tea is also driving the growth of the country's economic and social infrastructure.

Sustainable practices are becoming increasingly important in order to... of climate change To ensure economic success. Tea is part of a positive development that particularly benefits people in rural areas.

Tea unites the world

The example of Kenya shows German tea industry on this year's Day of Tea demonstrates that the world's second most popular beverage after water is not just a unique foodstuff. Tea connects people across continents and opens new avenues for participation in development, culture, and enjoyment.

The German Tea & Herbal Tea Association eV is the competence center of the German tea industry in Hamburg and advocates for the interests of its members.

The association and its members are committed to raising public awareness of tea (Camellia sinensis), herbal and fruit teas as valuable foods and important components of a healthy Nutrition.

At the heart of its commitment are consumer protection, prudent legal regulation, and the definition and implementation of ecological, social, and corporate standards that serve as exemplary models worldwide.

Source / Photos: teeverband.de