Global Warming Takes Toll on 2023 Black Tea Harvest in Turkey's North Eastern Region

In the North Eastern Black Sea region in Turkey, the 2023 black tea farming season has been negatively impacted by high temperatures and reduced rainfall, attributed to global warming. Producers have reported declining yields over the past five years and anticipate a further decrease compared to 2022 during the 2023 harvest season. They predict a reduction of approximately 18-20% in 2023, following a 20% decrease in the 2022 harvest compared to 2021. This situation is expected to lead to an increase in Turkey's black tea imports in 2023.