Celebrating tea.
Recognizing the long history and the cultural and economic significance of tea around the world , as well as the significant role it plays in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 May as International Tea Day , calling on FAO to lead the observance. Tea production and processing are a main source of livelihoods for millions of families. The International Tea Day celebration promotes the sustainable production, consumption, and trade of tea, and offers an opportunity for actors at global, regional and national levels to ensure that the tea sector continues to play a role in reducing extreme poverty, fighting hunger and safeguarding natural resources Key messages Tea production and processing represent a source of livelihoods for millions of families, including millions in the least developed countries. The tea sector is a multi-billion dollar industry that can support economies and con...