Blockchain technology (BCT) has recently attracted interest from academics and practitioners. However, little is known about the benefits and impact of BCT on the tea supply chain and its sustainable performance. To bridge this gap, this study extends the resource-based view (RBV) and network theory (NT) by integrating BCT into the tea supply chain. We develop a conceptual model of a BCT-driven tea supply chain, which we analyse using a partial least squares regression-based structural equation modelling method with data collected from 305 experts in India. The findings show that the use of BCT has a significant positive effect on the tea supply chain; in particular, transparency and reliability are shown as the sustainable performance parameters. The implementation of BCT is a progressive paradigm shift that encourages actors to change their attitudes and become more competent in the tea sector. This study is the first report on integrating BCT into supply chains, contributing to the scant literature on this subject. Furthermore, our conceptual framework could help develop a more sustainable supply chain for the global tea industry.

区块链技术（BCT）最近引起了学术界和从业者的兴趣。然而，人们对 BCT 对茶叶供应链及其可持续绩效的好处和影响知之甚少。为了弥合这一差距，本研究通过将 BCT 整合到茶叶供应链中，扩展了基于资源的观点 (RBV) 和网络理论 (NT)。我们开发了一个 BCT 驱动的茶叶供应链的概念模型，我们使用基于偏最小二乘回归的结构方程建模方法对从印度 305 位专家收集的数据进行分析。研究结果表明，BCT 的使用对茶叶供应链具有显着的积极影响；特别是，透明度和可靠性被显示为可持续的性能参数。BCT 的实施是一种渐进的范式转变，鼓励参与者改变态度并在茶行业变得更有能力。这项研究是关于将 BCT 整合到供应链中的第一份报告，导致关于该主题的文献很少。此外，我们的概念框架可以帮助为全球茶业开发更可持续的供应链。