Çaykur facts for kids

Çaykur is a big company from Turkey that makes tea. It is owned by the Turkish government. Çaykur makes many kinds of tea, like black tea, green tea, and even iced tea. They also make organic tea.

Çaykur has many factories. They have 45 factories where they process tea leaves. They also have one factory just for packaging all the tea.

What is Çaykur?

Çaykur is one of the most important tea companies in Turkey. It started in 1983. The company's main job is to grow, process, and sell tea.

They offer a wide range of tea products. You can find their traditional black tea, which is very popular in Turkey. They also make green tea, which is known for its health benefits. For a refreshing drink, they produce iced tea. Çaykur also focuses on organic tea, which means it's grown without certain chemicals.

How Big is Çaykur?

Çaykur is a very large company. It has 45 factories that turn fresh tea leaves into the tea we drink. They also have a special factory just for packaging the tea. This helps them send tea all over Turkey and to other countries.

The company has many employees. In 2016, about 26,500 people worked for Çaykur. The current general manager of Çaykur is Yusuf Ziya Alim.

Who Owns Çaykur?

Çaykur is a "state-owned" company. This means the government of Turkey owns it. On February 4, 2017, the ownership of Çaykur was given to the Turkey Wealth Fund.

What is the Turkey Wealth Fund?

The Turkey Wealth Fund is like a special fund that manages important companies and assets for the Turkish government. It helps to make sure these companies are run well and benefit the country. So, Çaykur is now managed by this fund.

Çaykur and Sports

Çaykur is not just about tea. The company also supports sports. It is a main sponsor of the Çaykur Rizespor football club. This football team is from Rize, which is a city in Turkey famous for its tea. Supporting the local football team helps the community and shows the company's pride in its hometown.