# Georgia's Soviet-era tea plantations stage a comeback

A revival is underway in Georgia's long-neglected tea industry, with small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs breathing new life into Soviet-era plantations. The movement aims to restore the country's once-renowned tea culture and boost local economies. This renaissance highlights a growing interest in traditional, sustainable agriculture in the region.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/teatime-in-tbilisi-georgias-soviet-era-plantations-brew-up-a-renaissance) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:50 GMT