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Tea consumption rises in KSA
Nowadays Saudis are changing how they consume tea. Many people are looking for convenience while on the go, and prefer to drink it cold.
Tea is now being evaluated on source and quality of leaves, rather than just brand name.
The preference has always been for hot tea, but iced tea is a new target for the market.
The rising popularity of tea houses in cities including Riyadh and Jeddah shows a growing appreciation for the drink. In the past tea was served warm and infused with aromatic spices including mint and saffron.
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Saudi Arabia is among the 20 largest tea-consuming countries in theworld, with each person consuming nearly 900 grams annually, on average.
Source: Arab News (Extracts), Courtesy: Tea Exporters’ Association Sri Lanka
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