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Tea Festivals in Eastern Europe

  1. Prague Tea Fest – Czech Republic Held annually in Prague , usually around February . For example, in 2025 it took place on February 22–23 . Focuses on knowledge sharing with lectures, seminars , and community engagement—not just tastings or competitions. tea-coffee.ro 2. Feast of Tea – Těšín (Cieszyn), Czech–Polish Border Known locally as the Festival of Tea , held annually since 2009 , typically in June . Features tastings led by tea masters from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia, plus workshops, concerts, and sustainability-themed activities. Petrklíč help 3. Kyiv Tea Festival – Ukraine Latest edition took place on May 17–18, 2025 , drawing over 4,000 visitors . Highlighted include 2,000+ liters of tea , ceremonies, workshops, lectures, and over 100 unique blends , with pu-erh and oolongs notably popular. Rubryka Broader Eastern European Context While Romania hosts notable Tea & Coffee Festivals in Bucharest , these typicall...

Green Tea consumption in East European countries

  1. Per Capita Green Tea Consumption (kg/year) Statista’s per‑capita volume sales (in kg) for 2023 provide a useful benchmark: Poland : ~0.52 kg/person/year Hungary : ~0.32 kg/person/year Romania : ~0.16 kg/person/year Bulgaria : ~0.12 kg/person/year Scribd For broader context across Europe: Lithuania leads Eastern Europe with ~0.42 kg. Estonia , Sweden around 0.23 kg. Czech Republic , Slovakia both around 0.21 kg. ReportLinker 2. Green Tea’s Share of Overall Tea Consumption According to the International Tea Committee: In Poland , green tea constitutes ~14% of total tea imports. In Russia , it's around 10.4% , and generally ranges from 8.5% to 12.6% across major European markets. Tea & Coffee Trade Journal This tells us that while green tea is gaining traction, black tea still dominates the regional tea culture. 3. Market Dynamics & Consumer Trends Poland Leading market in Eastern Europe for total tea consumption. Gr...