EghtesadOnline: The production of fresh tea leaves is estimated to reach 100,000 to 105,000 tons in the current Iranian year that started on March 21, registering a 24-28% decline compared with last year due to shortage and low precipitation, the head of Iran Tea Organization said.

EghtesadOnline: Close to 90,000 tons of fresh tea leaves worth 1.74 trillion rials ($44.61 million) were purchased from local farmers in the spring and summer harvests, the head of Iran Tea Organization said.