Tea trade between China and India on the rise
China and India, two of the world's powerhouses in terms of tea production, are witnessing expanding tea trade between the two countries. Indian manufacturers are benefiting from growing popularity of black tea among young Chinese consumers, who associate it more with the British or American way of life. Indian exporters expect to sell up to 10 million kg of black tea this year in China, where the demand is estimated to rise rapidly to 100 million kg by 2015. On the other hand, Indians are increasingly turning towards green tea as a way of experimenting with new varieties and tastes. Both countries hope that growing trade ties will offset lower exports to other regions.