Crop Trust 40d ago

Tea is the world’s second most consumed drink after water, enjoyed by billions every day. But did you know that most of the tea we drink comes from just a few plant varieties? Across the world, thousands of unique tea varieties with distinct flavors and traits remain underused. As climate change and growing demand put pressure on farmers, conserving tea diversity has never been more important. Genebanks play a crucial role by safeguarding this diversity and making it available to scientists and plant breeders. This helps develop more resilient, high-quality tea varieties for the future. The Crop Trust works with global partners to conserve tea genetic resources and support sustainable agriculture, innovation, and food security. 🍃 Every cup of tea depends on the diversity we protect today. #InternationalTeaDay #Tea #CropDiversity #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Genebanks #Sustainability #CropTrust