The weather got colder, the prices of herbal teas doubled in Turkey

Published 2021년 10월 4일

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During the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in the demand for natural products such as pepper, thyme, mint, sumac, pomegranate syrup, tomato paste, ginger, and cinnamon, prepared traditionally from the historical Almacı Pazarı bazaar. This surge is attributed to people seeking to boost their immune systems against both the COVID-19 infection and seasonal diseases. Notable herbs like linden, ginger, marshmallow flower, zahter, and cinnamon have experienced a significant price hike, with ginger's price tripling and linden's price reaching 200 liras per kilogram. This price escalation is primarily due to increased demand and the impact of rising foreign exchange rates. As winter approaches, tradespeople expect demand for these herbal products to rise further.

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Original content

Interest in products such as pepper, thyme, mint, sumac, pomegranate syrup, tomato paste, ginger and cinnamon prepared in the city with traditional methods increased during the coronavirus period. The tradesmen of the historical Almacı Pazarı, where natural products were sold, stated that they were pleased with the increase in their sales as those who want to strengthen their immune system during the epidemic turned to natural products. "THE HIGH DEMAND BEFORE WINTER" Stating that sales increased with autumn, the tradesmen stated that those who want to be protected from the corona epidemic and seasonal diseases show interest in linden, ginger, marshmallow flower, zahter and cinnamon, which increase immunity by increasing body resistance. Stating that prices have increased with demand, tradesman Sedat Akbayram said, "With the arrival of the autumn season, citizens demand linden, ginger, marshmallow flowers, zahter and cinnamon intensively before the winter. During the Covid-19 ...

Source: Haber7