Organic Tea Market Report 2025

This Organic Tea market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The organic tea market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.13 billion in 2024 to $1.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to health and wellness trends, sustainability and environmental concerns, marketing and branding, quality and taste.

The organic tea market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, e-commerce growth, increasing awareness and education. Major trends in the forecast period include expanding product variety, regional variations, premium and specialty teas, innovative tea flavors and blends, convenience and on-the-go options, personalized and functional teas.

Increasing consumer awareness of the medicinal qualities of organic tea is expected to drive demand for organic tea in the foreseeable future. Organic tea, a widely consumed beverage made from the buds and leaves of Camellia Sinensis, is produced without herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers. It is known for its antioxidant properties that can have positive effects on health. Organic tea contains higher levels of catechins, such as epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, and epigallocatechin gallate, compared to conventional tea, making it potentially more beneficial for the human body. Furthermore, its rich taste has made it increasingly popular among individuals, leading to greater tea consumption in both developed and developing economies. Changing consumer preferences, driven by the desire for products made from natural ingredients that offer health benefits, are expected to fuel the growth of the organic tea market in the coming years.

The growing demand for organic food is expected to drive the growth of the organic tea market. The health benefits associated with organic food, such as higher nutritional content, non-GMO status, and the absence of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, are key factors contributing to the increased demand for organic products, including organic tea. For example, in May 2023, the Organic Industry Survey by the Organic Trade Association, a US-based membership organization, reported that organic food sales in the United States reached $61.67 billion in 2022, marking a 4.3% increase from $59.149 billion in 2021. As a result, the rising demand for organic food is fueling the growth of the organic tea market.

Manufacturers in the organic tea market are implementing various strategies such as introducing new products, engaging in mergers and acquisitions, and expanding production capacity to expand their market share and global presence. For example, The Tea Room Chocolate & Tea Company offers a range of organic tea-infused products, including a 60% dark chocolate bar infused with green tea, a white chocolate bar with honey and chamomile tea, and a 60% dark chocolate bar with raspberry rooibos tea. This trend of combining chocolate and tea is expected to increase demand for organic tea.

Major companies in the organic tea market are introducing innovative flavors of organic tea, such as organic lemon ginger tea, to boost their market revenues. Organic lemon ginger tea is crafted from responsibly sourced organic herbs, including ginger, lemon peel, lemongrass, and hibiscus, creating a fresh citrusy post-meal option. For example, in June 2023, Traditional Medicinals, a U.S-based company specializing in organic tea products, launched organic lemon ginger tea in Canada. This addition expanded the company's product offerings in Canada, enhancing the tea-drinking experience for Canadian consumers. The digestive properties and comforting taste of this blend have made it a favorite among herbalists for generations.

In January 2024, Tata Consumer Products, an India-based fast-moving consumer goods company, acquired Organic India for $229 million. This acquisition allows Tata Consumer to expand its product offerings in rapidly growing sectors such as herbal supplements, organic packaged foods, and premium teas. The move aligns with the company's strategy to cater to the evolving consumer demand for healthier options. Organic India is a well-known India-based manufacturer of organic green tea.

Organic tea is cultivated and processed without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), adhering to practices that prioritize environmental sustainability and soil health. Many consumers consider organic tea to be healthier due to the absence of chemical residues, and they believe it offers superior flavor and aroma compared to conventionally grown tea.

The primary types of organic tea include green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, herbal tea, and other variations. Green tea, for example, is made from unoxidized leaves and is known for being one of the least processed types of tea. Various packaging options are available for organic tea products, including paper pouches, cans, cartons, tea bags, and others. Organic tea can be found in different forms, including dried leaves, liquid, powder, and other variations. These products are distributed through various channels, such as hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, online platforms, specialty stores, and others.

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Major companies operating in the organic tea market include Tata Global Beverages Limited, The Unilever Group, Organic India Private Limited, Associated British Food Plc., The Stash Tea Company, ESSAMG Tea Incorporation, Davidson's Organics, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Halssen & Lyon GmbH, Ambassador Organics, Celestial Seasonings Inc., Equal Exchange Co-op, Newman's Own Inc., Numi Organic Tea, Arbor Teas, Art of Tea, Choice Organic Teas, Five Mountains, Green Root LLC, Løv Organic, Rishi Tea & Botanicals, The Path of Tea, The Republic of Tea Inc., Might Leaf Tea Canada, Bigelow Tea Company, Shangri-la Tea Co, Yogi Tea, Vahdam Teas, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited, R. Twining and Company Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the organic tea market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the organic tea market. The regions covered in the organic tea market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the organic tea market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The organic tea market consists of sales of organic green tea, organic ginger tea, organic tulsi tea, organic honey lemon tea. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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