In today’s zeitgeist, to “spill the tea” doesn’t mean to knock over a teacup or teakettle full of the beverage, but instead a segue into discussing the latest happenings or gossip. Sometimes, the “tea” is piping hot or fresh, which is just another way to say that the stories and tales are entertaining, unusual or recent.
Alexia Moreno, industry research analyst at New York-based IBISWorld, spills the tea on what’s going on in today’s tea market.