# Climate change is threatening global tea supplies and quality

Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather are damaging tea-growing regions and reducing yields and quality, according to MIT Technology Review. The shift matters for millions of farmers and the global tea industry, and it could change the taste and price of tea.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [MIT Tech Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/20/1145274/heres-the-tea/) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000