China has issued new guidelines to upgrade its tea industry, aiming to grow the total value of the full industrial chain to 1.5 trillion yuan (about 216 billion U.S. dollars) by 2030.
The guidelines, jointly released by five government departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, are designed to significantly improve quality and efficiency across the sector. By 2030, China plans to establish a tea industry that is well-supplied, environmentally friendly, intelligent, and internationally competitive.
Targets for 2028 have also been set, focusing on steady progress in traditional tea-producing regions and continued improvements in local distinctive tea industries. The guidelines call for modernization of industry chains and a broader range of products and consumption scenarios.
Key tasks outlined include strengthening scientific and technological innovation, nurturing market entities, advancing specialized industry clusters, and expanding the use of tea raw materials in sectors such as home products, daily chemicals, cosmetics, and health care.
China, recognized as the birthplace of tea, has woven the beverage deeply into its culture for thousands of years, making it an integral part of daily life.
