Diversifying Tea: A Comprehensive Review of Tea and Its Derived Products

Tea is the world's second most consumed beverage, known for its health benefits due to antioxidants and essential minerals. The review highlights the distinct processing methods of green, oolong, and black teas, emphasizing their high polyphenol content. As global demand for tea rises, tea-producing countries like China, India, and Kenya face challenges with low market prices and high production costs, prompting them to explore value-added products. These include nutraceutical beverages, confectionery, toiletries, and cosmeceuticals, which are gaining global popularity. The review also discusses the challenges in marketing these diverse tea products worldwide.