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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent

UK shoppers could face tea shortages due to trade route disruptions

Pouring hot black tea from a metal teapot.
The shortage of black tea is expected to be for a short period. Photograph: Ozgur Coskun/Alamy

Shoppers in Britain could face shortages of tea supplies in some stores due to disruption on trade routes and delays.

Retail giant Sainsbury’s told consumers there were problems that could affect the availability of black tea, although it is expected to be for a short period.

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