The head of the agricultural chamber of Rize, Bunyamin Arslan, revealed shocking facts about the spread of dyed tea in Turkey. According to him, about 60-70% of restaurants and cafes use dyed tea, which is supplied directly to the establishments, bypassing controls. This tea continues to gain popularity due to its low price, but it may jeopardize the quality of the beverage and the health of consumers.
This practice is driven by the profitability for cafes that buy dyed tea at a low price and sell it at a higher price, making huge profits. A portion of the annual tea consumption in Turkey consists of dyed varieties, indicating the widespread nature of this phenomenon in the country.
Interestingly, a fine has already been imposed on a café owner in Istanbul for issuing a separate bill for lemon with tea. This case adds to the dyed tea problem in the country, violating consumer rights and causing public outrage.
Conclusion
The spread of dyed tea in Turkey is becoming a significant problem that affects product quality and consumer health. The wide scale of this phenomenon in the country requires not only monitoring by authorities but also awareness among citizens about the risks of consuming dyed tea.