Tea in United States includes a wide mix of black tea, green tea, herbal infusions, iced tea, bottled tea, and specialty loose-leaf products, shaped by mass retail, restaurant service, and convenience-driven consumption. In major metropolitan areas such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, tea is widely available through supermarkets, cafés, bubble tea shops, and specialty retailers, offering both everyday tea bags and premium imports. Across suburban and rural areas, tea consumption is heavily centered on home use and restaurant service, with iced tea dominating menus and household habits. The tea market is strongly influenced by convenience, large-scale distribution, and ready-to-drink products, with bottled and canned teas widely available in stores and vending machines. Compared with coffee and soft drinks, tea occupies a secondary but highly visible role, particularly through iced tea, which accounts for the vast majority of consumption in the country
