广东英德红茶今年力争突破百亿元产值大关

Core Insights - The value of the Guangdong Yingde black tea regional public brand has reached 5.178 billion yuan, marking an 8.5% year-on-year increase, and it has ranked first in the national black tea category for the first time [1][3] - Yingde black tea is recognized for its unique quality characteristics of "rich, mellow, sweet, and fragrant," and has been included in the 2024 Agricultural Brand Boutique Cultivation Plan by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs [3][5] Industry Overview - Yingde black tea is produced in Yingde City, Guangdong Province, known as the "hometown of world black tea," benefiting from favorable ecological conditions [3] - The tea planting area in Yingde exceeds 180,000 acres, with 880 tea enterprises operating in the region [1] Market Development - By the end of 2024, the comprehensive output value of Yingde black tea is expected to exceed 9 billion yuan, with a goal to surpass 10 billion yuan in production value this year [1] - The local government is focusing on developing five major modern agricultural industries, including Yingde black tea, to enhance the integration of tea culture, industry, and technology [5] Innovation and Product Development - Technological innovation is a key driver for Yingde black tea's growth towards the 10 billion yuan production target, with advancements in variety improvement, ecological planting, and smart processing [5] - Over 30 refined processed products have been developed, including lychee black tea and lemon black tea, alongside new tea drink products launched in collaboration with leading tea beverage companies [5]