5 Countries that Produce the Best Tea in the World

3. Republic of India

Insider Monkey’s Score: 8

Tea Exports in 2021: $687 million

The Republic of India is one of the largest economies in the world, and also a major player in the global tea industry. India was the world’s second largest tea producer in 2021, having churned out a massive 1.3 million tons of tea. However, most of it was consumed internally, with exports being a mere 196 million kilograms. Assam Tea and Darjeeling Tea are some of India’s most famous teas, with large tea companies being Tata Consumer Products Limited (NSE:TATACONSUM.NS) and Hindustan Unilever Limited (NSE:HINDUNILVR.NS).