Tea in Paraguay includes black tea, herbal infusions, and a strong presence of iced tea and traditional yerba mate-related beverages, shaping a distinct beverage landscape. In cities such as Asunción and Ciudad del Este, tea appears through supermarkets, cafés, and convenience stores, with both standard tea bags and bottled teas available. In rural areas, consumption often overlaps with traditional herbal drinks, and tea is more likely to be consumed at home rather than through specialty outlets. The tea market is influenced by cultural preferences for cold infusions, climate, and cross-border trade, which introduce a range of products into the country. Compared with dominant beverages like tereré and mate, tea occupies a secondary but complementary role, often positioned as an alternative rather than a staple. Ready-to-drink teas and flavored varieties have expanded visibility in urban retail environments. As a result, tea in Paraguay reflects a beverage market where traditional herbal practices and imported tea products coexist within a warm-climate consumption pattern.
