Imports of tea and coffee surged in Tianjin Port in the first half of the year.

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According to the Tianjin Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, in the first half of 2017, a total of 800.14 tons of imported tea were inspected and quarantined by the bureau, with a value of US $2.744 million, with a significant increase in import volume. Imported coffee was 1530.3 tons, with a value of US $4.849 million, and the import volume tripled compared with the same period last year.

Among the many imported tea, bulk black tea from Kenya is the main growth, which has been concentrated since April 2017, accounting for 37% of the total tea imports in the first half of the year. Kenya is the fourth largest tea producer in the world and the largest tea producer in Africa. It is most famous for producing black tea and is one of the major black tea trading markets in the world.

Compared with traditional Chinese tea, coffee, a traditional western drink, is more popular among Chinese young people. The import rate of prepackaged coffee drinks with easy to carry and good taste is more obvious. At the same time, the insufficient supply of imported coffee beans led to a decrease rather than an increase in the import of coffee beans, which stimulated the growth of the import of prepackaged coffee drinks.

Tianjin inspection and quarantine staff reminded consumers that when selecting imported tea and coffee, they should pay attention to the producing areas and countries, and also pay attention to check the varieties and appearance of tea and coffee, so as to prevent bad manufacturers from deceiving consumers with inferior quality. If you have any doubt about the products purchased, you can ask the merchant for the "Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of entry goods" to identify its authenticity.