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  "path": "/news/society/167194-russia-tea-sales-decline-alternative-drinks-growth/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-30T08:17:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Retail tea sales in Russia dropped significantly during the first five months of the year, signaling a shift in consumer behavior despite relatively stable prices. Market data suggests that traditional tea varieties continue to lose ground while alternative products attract growing interest.\nTraditional Tea Categories Show Falling Demand\n\nAccording to data from cash register equipment and software provider Evotor, every major tea category recorded lower sales compared with the same period last year.\nBlack tea posted an 11 percent decline year over year, while green tea fell by nine percent and herbal tea dropped by ten percent.",
  "title": "Black and Green Tea Sales Decline in Russia as Alternative Drinks Gain Popularity"
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