Video: The "Gold" Potential of Indonesian Tea

Tea is a tradition accompanying food in Asia, a culture that has been ongoing for many years. And now, tea’s name is becoming increasingly attractive amid various viral tea drink creations among young people. Currently, China controls 53 percent of total global production. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s position has now slipped further to seventh place among tea producers. In fact, Indonesia was once one of the champions in global tea production. What has caused the decline in local tea’s prestige, and what is Indonesia’s potential if it succeeds in developing the tea industry? Watch Shania Alatas’s full presentation in the Power Lunch programme on CNBC Indonesia (Thursday, 20/08/2026).