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. US trade statistics report 236 million kilograms (519 million pounds) of tea imports per year.
. 646,575 kilograms (1.42 million pounds) of tea is consumed per day in the United States.
. Five out of six North Americans drink tea.
. The average North American consumes one cup of tea per day.
. The average North American consumes 800 grams (1.76 pounds) of tea each year.
. American tea industry wholesale purchases increased 130% from $2 billion annually a decade ago to more than $4.6 billion in 1999.
. Tea consumption generates approximately $150 million in sales each year in Canada.
. Tea consumption will continue to increase as health-conscious consumers choose tea for its medicinal benefits.
. Tea is a rich source of antioxidants and flavanoids which are scientifically proven to aid in the prevention of heart disease and cancer.
. The antioxidants in two cups of black tea are equivalent to the antioxidants in one glass of red wine, seven glasses of orange juice, or 20 glasses of apple juice.
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