Tea in Georgia has a historically significant but evolving presence shaped by domestic cultivation, regional traditions, and modern specialty beverage trends. In cities such as Tbilisi and Batumi, tea appears through cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops where both imported varieties and Georgian-grown teas are served. In rural regions, particularly in areas once associated with tea plantations along the Black Sea coast, tea has long been part of local agricultural and household traditions. Cultural pathways are supported by a legacy of tea cultivation, local production revival efforts, and retail distribution networks that connect domestic growers with modern consumers. Consumption patterns are influenced by factors such as historical agricultural policy, changing consumer preferences, and the availability of both local and imported teas. Compared with dominant beverages such as coffee or wine in Georgia, tea tends to sit as a heritage beverage with renewed cultural interest driven by artisanal production and tourism. With continued development in domestic cultivation, specialty branding, and hospitality experiences, tea in Georgia is positioned for selective expansion as both an agricultural product and a cultural tradition.
