Tea
We’ve been drinking tea for thousands of years—with evidence of tea drinking found as early as 200 BC—and it’s still the drink of choice for many. In fact, tea is the second-most consumed beverage globally after water1! Whether you drink tea for its myriad health benefits2, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or to wind down the evening, it’s not hard to see why tea remains so beloved.
Tea farming also has huge challenges
Smallholder farmers produce most of the world’s tea—and they’re facing mounting challenges. Historically low prices, worker shortages, and unpredictable—and more extreme—weather are crippling farmers’ abilities to make a living. But transformative change is already well underway, and together with committed farmers and responsible companies, we’re building a brighter future for tea.
The Rainforest Alliance is working hard for real impact
The Rainforest Alliance supports nearly one million tea farmers in adopting more sustainable practices that secure higher incomes and are better for nature. Independent research confirms that Rainforest Alliance Certified farms:
Use fewer chemicals
Treat workers & families better
Protect the soil
Recycle waste
Your choice makes a world of difference
Every time you choose Rainforest Alliance Certified tea, you’re part of something bigger. You’re joining millions of passionate people who are transforming the tea industry from the ground up. Together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.
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1 Statista. (2024, October 30). Global tea consumption 2018-2029
2 Khan, N., & Mukhtar, H. (2013). Tea and Health: Studies in Humans. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 19(34), 6141–6147.