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Global Supply Crunch and Counterfeit Surge Threaten Legacy of Mariage Frères Marco Polo Tea

"PARIS — A severe convergence of climate-induced agricultural deficits in Asia and tightening European Union customs regulations has triggered an unprecedented global shortage of mariage freres marco polo, the world's most recognizable luxury black tea blend. Industry watchdogs warn that dwindling retail inventories have catalyzed a 45% surge in counterfeit operations across major online marketplaces as of September 2026. This supply bottleneck threatens to disrupt the high-end beverage sector ahead of the critical autumn and winter quarters, forcing distributors to ration allocations of the iconic French blend. Metric / Sourcing Factor Curren..."

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