The global tea supply market is facing serious disruptions

As indicated in the report "The impact of climate change on climate change on Poland's food security", about 5.5 million tons of tea leaves are currently produced in the world. Over 70% of production takes place in four countries: China, India, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Global tea demand continues to grow and exceeds production capacity. For example, the demand for black tea has been growing for several years at a rate of around 5% per year. This already leads to problems with ensuring an adequate supply, especially since the volume of its production decreased in 2006–2016. Part of this decline is believed to be accounted for by the increased instability in climatic conditions in its growing regions. Tea needs a hot, humid climate to grow, and its cultivation has specific requirements that are only available in tropical and subtropical climates. Some varieties are more tolerant and can be grown in the marine climate of the continental US. Its growth is possible in the temperature range ...