They even asked for money for the lemon they brought with the tea.

They even asked for money for the lemon they brought with the tea.

19.11.2025 04:46

A café in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul, charged an extra fee of 10 TL for a slice of lemon served with tea. Following the sharing of the receipt on social media, the authorities took action and imposed a fine of 37,992 TL on the café.

A café located in the Kuzguncuk neighborhood of Istanbul was fined for charging an additional 10 TL for a slice of lemon served with tea.

10 TL CHARGE FOR A SLICE OF LEMON

A photo of the café's receipt quickly spread on social media, drawing significant backlash. Authorities took action following numerous consumer complaints and initiated an inspection of the establishment.

As a result of the inspections, the business was fined a total of 37,992 TL.

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