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

The tea-infused sparkling water market is projected to grow from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $2.78 billion by 2030 as consumers look for lower-sugar, functional beverage options. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth.

Why it matters: - Tea-infused sparkling water is gaining traction as consumers move toward healthier alternatives to sugary soda. - The category sits at the intersection of two fast-growing beverage trends: functional drinks and low-calorie hydration. - The market’s projected growth suggests more room for premium, wellness-focused beverages and new retail entrants.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a 2026 report on the tea-infused sparkling water market with forecasts through 2035. - The market is projected to rise from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $1.7 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $2.78 billion by 2030. - The report estimates a 12.8% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and 13.0% CAGR through 2030. - A free sample of the report is available here. - The full report is available here.

The details: - Tea-infused sparkling water combines brewed tea extracts or tea flavors with carbonated water. - The drink is positioned as a low-calorie alternative to sugary sodas. - The beverage offers a lightly caffeinated option with tea aroma and flavor. - The report links early market growth to high consumption of sugary carbonated drinks, limited tea-based sparkling options, low awareness of functional beverages, traditional tea drinking habits, and a lack of diverse ready-to-drink tea products. - Growth through 2030 is expected to be supported by health consciousness, demand for wellness beverages, premium product innovation, broader retail and online distribution, and interest in natural caffeine sources. - The report flags rising demand for low-calorie functional drinks, clean-label ingredients, ready-to-drink tea wellness products, premium flavored sparkling tea variants, and sugar-free, antioxidant-rich hydration options.

Between the lines: - Functional beverages are doing more than adding a new flavor lane; they are reshaping what consumers expect from everyday drinks. - E-commerce is also widening access for niche beverage brands that might not get broad shelf space in physical stores. - The report cites Monster Beverage’s Q4 2023 energy drink sales of $1.60 billion, up from $1.39 billion a year earlier, as one sign of demand for functional beverages. - The U.S. Census Bureau reported 2025 U.S. e-commerce sales of $1,233.7 billion, up 5.4% from 2024, underscoring the scale of online retail growth. - North America held the largest share of the market in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as brands push more premium, clean-label and wellness-oriented sparkling tea products. - Distribution growth online and in retail channels should improve visibility for emerging tea-infused sparkling water brands. - The report expects continued momentum in sugar-free, antioxidant-rich and naturally caffeinated beverage formats.

The bottom line: - Tea-infused sparkling water is moving from niche to growth category as consumers look for healthier, functional alternatives to traditional soda.