Have You Had Your Green Tea?
The Demand for Green Tea Is Experiencing a Noticeable Rise
Article by: Suchita Gupta
Green tea is one of the most consumed variants of tea in the world indeed. China is the largest producer of green tea. Longjing and gunpowder are popular green teas cultivated in China. Japanese green teas such as matcha, sencha, and genmaicha are equally loved by people around the globe. Green teas like the Japanese sencha do appear bright green after they are brewed, while most of the green teas look pale yellow after brewing.
Consumption of green tea on a daily basis can add nutritious value to one’s health.
It is loaded with polyphenol antioxidants that have numerous beneficial impacts on human health, especially known to fight against cancer. According to several studies, green tea drinkers are less likely to have a risk of advanced prostate cancer. At least three cups of green tea a day can help prevent mutations in cells that cause cancer.
Apart from that, green tea has powerful anti-inflammatory properties which have shown very positive impacts on arthritis. Green tea leaves are not fermented and hence, have the highest amount of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). It helps reduce inflammation and strengthen bones by suppressing the enzymes responsible for the destruction of bone cartilage in arthritis.
Moreover, because of its caffeine content, green tea is popular for helping in weight loss. It boosts metabolism, aids fat burning, and enhances exercise performance, thereby ultimately helping to lose weight. This is why having green tea daily is essential for people suffering from obesity.
Vitamins
Nevertheless, it has Vitamin B2 & Vitamin E that are responsible for making the skin healthier. It enhances liver function. Also, green tea has amino acid L-theanine which pushes the brain to respond swiftly and protects brain aging. It protects the brain from neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Drinking green tea, at the same time, is considered good for people with diabetes as it increases insulin sensitivity and decreases blood sugar levels in the human body. Antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins in green tea improve blood circulation to lower the risk of blood clots and heart attack. It also reduces cholesterol level.
Furthermore, the catechins in green tea helps to boost the mouth & oral health.
Catechins can lower the chances of infections and bad breath by controlling the acidity of your saliva and suppressing the growth of bacteria. Regular consumption of green tea can be an effective way to fight mild gum disorders like gingivitis.
Current market scenario of global green tea industry:
According to a report published by Allied Market Research, the global green tea market size is anticipated to reach $29.3 billion with a considerable CAGR from 2022 to 2030. The Asia-Pacific region is currently dominating the market with the highest market share and is also expected to grow with the fastest pace. This is attributed to the presence of major green tea producing countries such as China, India, Japan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Soil texture, humidity, and temperature is perfect for tea growth in this region.
In addition, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a positive impact on the growth of the global green tea market, owing to a rapid rise in demand for green tea. In response to the high incidence of transmission and prevalence of serious symptoms, people around the world became more health conscious and moved to healthy options in beverages including green tea, black tea, organic tea, etc.
Health Boosting
The fact that green tea offers multiple health benefits such as boosting the immune system, reducing acidity, lowering body weight, etc., people bought green tea in order to protect their health against coronavirus.
In the meantime, the key manufacturing companies increased green tea production in order to meet the growing demand. This in turn, boosted the growth of the market in more than one way. Here, it is worth stating that interest in consumption of green tea is going to skyrocket in the upcoming years, with which the market will gather exponential growth.
Author’s Bio – Suchita Gupta is an explorer, musician and content writer. While pursuing MBA, she found that nothing satisfies her more than writing on miscellaneous domains.
She is a writer by day, and a reader by night. Besides, she can be found entertaining her audience on social media platforms. Find her on LinkedIn & Instagram.
