Global Matcha Production and Export Status: 2025AUG26
November 3, 2025
Below is a brief survey of recent articles and anecdotal reports on the status of matcha production, particularly related to
Category: Trends
Tea Is Officially “Healthy”
October 20, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued updated guidance on the use of the term: “healthy” to help
Global Green Tea Report 2024
September 2, 2025
The global green tea market continues to trend in a positive direction, with signs of further development. Consumers have become more keenly aware of green tea’s benefits. Major green tea producing nations are also responding through expanding or upgrading their capabilities. The evidence supporting green tea’s improved status can be seen in areas of production, exports, and consumption in major domestic markets.
2024 US Tea Import Review
February 10, 2025
Complete US trade data for the year 2024 was recently released, and the below graphs reveal some of the overall
Tea 2025: What To Watch
January 7, 2025
Here are a few things that have been on the Firsd Tea radar for the beginning of 2025 and beyond:
2025 Tea Outlook
December 3, 2024
As 2024 rounds to a close and 2025 promises change in the geopolitical landscape, here are a few things we
China Spring Harvest Overview 2023
May 30, 2023
The summary report suggests that China’s overall tea output is relatively stable in terms of quality and production timelines. Changes in pricing associated with rising production costs may be expected, and volumes of some teas may be reduced.
2022 Tea Sustainability Perspectives: Countries
November 22, 2022
2022 Tea Sustainability Perspectives: Countries
Tea Craft Inspiration Elder Pine’s Kankitsu
November 15, 2022
Tea Craft Inspiration Elder Pine’s Kankitsu
September Tea Report: 2022 China Exports & US Imports
November 8, 2022
September Tea Report: 2022 China Exports & US Imports