The correct answer is (a) China. China is the world’s largest producer of tea, accounting for 27.2% of the world’s tea production in 2020. India is the second largest producer, accounting for 25.3% of the world’s tea production. Sri Lanka is the third largest producer, accounting for 11.1% of the world’s tea production. Bangladesh is the fourth largest producer, accounting for 6.1% of the world’s tea production.
China has been producing tea for over 2,000 years. The first tea plants were grown in the Yunnan province of China. Tea was introduced to India in the 7th century by Buddhist monks. Sri Lanka was first introduced to tea in the 18th century by the Dutch. Bangladesh was first introduced to tea in the 19th century by the British.
Tea is a popular beverage in many parts of the world. It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea can be consumed hot or cold. It is often served with milk and sugar. Tea is a good source of antioxidants. It has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.