Ceylon Tea, commonly known as "smuggled tea" among the public, is grown using healthy and natural methods. In contrast, Turkish tea grown in the Black Sea region is exposed to intensive chemical and hormone use for greater profit, rendering it carcinogenic.
Smuggled Tea, or Ceylon Tea, takes on a darker and redder color when brewed. The reason for this is that the tea is grown using natural methods.
The Republic of Sri Lanka earns significant revenue from the tea (Ceylon Tea) it exports worldwide, particularly to European countries. That is why the Sri Lankan government promotes natural and regenerative (restorative and healing) agricultural methods in tea production. Traditional methods such as hand-picking are used to preserve the tea's naturalness and healing properties; metal or plastic scissors or machines are not used. Furthermore, the government and international companies provide substantial financial support to Ceylon tea producers.
In contrast, the situation in Turkey is exactly the opposite. While the Turkish government collects high taxes from tea producers, producers in the Black Sea region are forced to use intensive chemicals and fertilizers to make a profit. This chemical intensity compromises the tea's naturalness and harms health. Additionally, teas are harvested not by hand but with metal/plastic scissors and machines.
Some special teas with less chemical use in the Black Sea are sold not to poor countries like Turkey but to wealthy European countries at high prices.
In conclusion, Ceylon Tea, also known as Smuggled Tea, stands out as a more reliable choice for those who want to consume natural and healing tea.
Important Note: If "Ceylon Tea" or "Seylan Çayı" is written on the tea packaging, this is the tea commonly known as "Smuggled Tea" among the public.