Tea-infused sparkling water market seen reaching $2.78 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the tea-infused sparkling water market will grow from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $2.78 billion by 2030, powered by demand for healthier, functional drinks. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through the forecast period.

Why it matters: - Tea-infused sparkling water is gaining share as consumers look for lower-sugar alternatives to traditional sodas. - The category sits at the intersection of functional beverages, wellness and premium hydration, which are all attracting more consumer spending. - The market’s growth points to more room for brands selling tea-based, carbonated and low-calorie drinks.

What happened: - The Business Research Company forecast the tea-infused sparkling water market will rise from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $1.7 billion in 2026. - The firm projects the market will reach $2.78 billion by 2030. - The report said the market is set to grow at a 12.8% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and 13.0% through 2030. - A free sample of the report is available here. - The full report is available here.

The details: - Tea-infused sparkling water blends brewed tea extracts or tea flavors with carbonated water. - The product is positioned as a low-calorie alternative to sugary sodas. - The report tied recent growth to heavy consumption of sugary carbonated drinks, limited availability of tea-based sparkling options, low consumer awareness of functional beverages, traditional tea drinking habits and a lack of diverse ready-to-drink tea products. - The forecast period is supported by health consciousness, demand for wellness-oriented beverages, product innovation, broader retail and online distribution, and preference for natural caffeine sources. - Expected trends include more low-calorie functional drinks with tea carbonation, more clean-label and natural-ingredient sparkling beverages, more ready-to-drink tea wellness products, more premium flavored sparkling tea variants and more sugar-free, antioxidant-rich hydration options. - Functional beverages are a major growth driver because they target energy, immunity, digestion and overall wellness beyond hydration. - The report cited Monster Beverage Corporation’s Q4 2023 sales of $1.60 billion, up from $1.39 billion a year earlier, as an example of demand in the broader functional beverage category. - E-commerce is also helping niche brands reach more consumers through online marketplaces, brand sites, mobile apps and social commerce. - U.S. e-commerce sales reached $1,233.7 billion in 2025, up 5.4% from 2024, according to the Census Bureau.

Between the lines: - The report suggests the category is benefiting from the same consumer shift that has helped energy drinks, sports drinks and other functional beverages. - The combination of wellness positioning and digital distribution may make it easier for smaller tea brands to scale without relying only on shelf space in physical stores. - North America’s lead in 2025 shows the category is already established in a mature beverage market, while Asia-Pacific’s expected pace signals room for faster adoption elsewhere.

What's next: - The Business Research Company expects wider retail and online distribution to keep expanding access to tea-infused sparkling water. - Brands are likely to keep emphasizing clean-label ingredients, sugar-free formulations and antioxidant-led claims. - The report’s regional outlook points to continued North American leadership and faster growth in Asia-Pacific through 2030. - The company said its 2026 market reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated trend analysis.

The bottom line: - Tea-infused sparkling water is moving from niche beverage to mainstream wellness category, and the next growth phase looks tied to functional benefits, premium positioning and online reach.