The cost of the lemon next to the tea in Üsküdar is 38 thousand TL.

High Penalties After Inspection

The inspection carried out by the Ministry of Trade began due to claims that a business operating in the Üsküdar Kuzguncuk area charged a fee of 10 TL for lemon added to tea. As a result of comprehensive examinations, a total administrative fine of 37,992 TL was imposed on the business due to 12 violations identified.

Statement from the Ministry of Trade

Bekir Kaplan, Press Consultant of the Ministry of Trade, stated on social media, “Following claims circulating on some platforms that ‘10 TL is charged for lemon next to tea’, our Ministry immediately took action. The inspection was conducted on November 17, 2025.” Kaplan noted that information regarding the necessary regulations and pricing was provided to the business during the inspection and emphasized that the business representative made a statement regarding the matter.

Details of the Violations

The examination contained violations related to the price tag regulation under the Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers. According to Kaplan's statement, invoices related to the beverage group of the business for the last 3 months were also requested.

Emphasis on Consumer Protection

Kaplan stated, “The final assessment regarding the mentioned products will be made by the Ministry of Trade's Unfair Price Evaluation Board after the necessary inspection is completed. We will continue our inspections without interruption to protect consumers, ensure price accuracy, and maintain market order.” This situation serves as an important warning for all businesses and aims to create awareness among consumers.