17/10/2026
🇬🇪🍃 GEORGIAN TEA – 170 YEARS OF HISTORY, TRADITION & REVIVAL 🍃🇬🇪
☕ From a Soviet-Era Giant to a European Premium Product.
Did you know that Georgia has a remarkable 170-year history of tea production?
Once one of the largest tea producers in the Soviet Union, Georgia is now bringing its tea heritage back to life — not through mass production, but through exceptional quality, traditional craftsmanship, and natural growing conditions.
🌿 A Rich History Dating Back to the 19th Century
Tea cultivation in Georgia began in the mid-1800s, particularly in the beautiful subtropical regions of Guria and Adjara.
In 1900, Georgian tea produced in Chakvi received an award at the International Exhibition in Paris, demonstrating its outstanding potential.
During the Soviet era, Georgia became a major tea producer, with plantations covering approximately 64,000–67,000 hectares.
Unfortunately, mass production eventually affected quality, and following the collapse of the Soviet Union, much of Georgia's tea industry disappeared.
But Georgian tea was never forgotten. ❤️
🍃 A New Beginning – Quality Over Quantity
Today, Georgian tea producers are restoring historic plantations and introducing premium teas to international markets.
Unlike many major tea-producing countries, Georgia benefits from a unique climate.
❄️ Long, cold winters provide a natural resting period for tea plants and help limit certain pests.
🌱 A shorter growing season allows producers to focus on carefully selected leaves.
🤲 Hand-picked tea leaves and small-batch production help preserve delicate flavours and aromas.
🍵 Georgian tea is especially appreciated for its smooth, delicate taste, gentle character, and rich aroma.
Many producers are also adopting organic farming practices and environmentally responsible production methods.
🌍 Georgian Tea Returns to Europe and America.
Georgian tea is gradually gaining recognition among international tea specialists and premium retailers.
According to the article, French specialist tea retailer Palais des Thés increased its purchases of Georgian tea twelvefold after 2019.
Georgian tea has also appeared in the collections of premium tea suppliers in New York.
Today, Georgian producers offer much more than traditional black and green tea, including:
🍃 White tea
🍃 Oolong-style tea
🍃 Speciality loose-leaf tea
🍃 Carefully crafted small-batch blends
🏆 The Future of Georgian Tea
Georgia is no longer trying to compete with China, India, or Kenya in production volume.
Instead, the country's ambition is to become recognised for premium-quality tea, distinctive flavours, sustainable production, and its unique heritage.
The next chapter of Georgian tea is about restoring trust, maintaining consistent quality, and introducing the world to something truly special.
🇬🇪 Georgia may be a small country, but its tea heritage is extraordinary.
Every cup of Georgian tea carries a story of history, resilience, tradition, and national pride.
❤️ Let's support Georgian producers, celebrate our traditions, and introduce authentic Georgian tea to the world!
🍃 GEORGIAN TEA – A TASTE OF TRADITION, A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE.
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