Tea in Georgia includes black tea, green tea, herbal infusions, and a legacy of domestic tea production, shaped by historical cultivation and modern import trends. In Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi, tea is available through supermarkets, cafés, and specialty shops offering both locally produced and imported varieties. In rural areas, tea consumption often centers on home use, with some regions maintaining familiarity with locally grown tea from historic plantations. The tea market is influenced by past Soviet-era production, current import networks, and a gradual revival of interest in Georgian-grown tea. Compared with dominant beverages such as coffee and wine, tea occupies a secondary but historically significant role, with visibility shaped by both nostalgia and emerging specialty markets. Product diversity continues to expand in urban centers, while rural consumption remains more traditional. As a result, tea in Georgia reflects a blend of historical production identity and modern consumer-driven demand.
