Feature: In Türkiye's tea heartland, "tea tourism" is in vogue

by Burak Akinci

ANKARA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Located in the village of Haremtepe in the northeastern Turkish province of Rize, tea taster Ahmet Albayrak's lush garden offers tea-oriented tours followed by a "tea tasting ceremony."

"We are promoting the vibrant and diverse Turkish tea culture to an increasing numbers of domestic and foreign tourists. During the peak season, over 3,000 people visit our garde