安徽祁门：百年红茶香飘四海

Core Viewpoint - Qimen black tea, known as "Qihong," is the only black tea among China's top ten famous teas, renowned for its high fragrance and quality, and has been recognized as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage [1][4]. Industry Overview - Qimen County has a total tea garden area of 190,000 acres, with over 600 tea processing and operating entities, including one national key leading enterprise and four national high-tech enterprises [6]. - The tea industry in Qimen County is structured around a "company + cooperative + base + farmer" model, providing numerous job opportunities and stable income for local farmers [2][3]. Production and Technology - Qimen County has implemented a fully automated, integrated production line for Qimen black tea, reducing processing time from 50 days to 13 hours, with a daily processing capacity of approximately 20,000 pounds [8]. - The county promotes smart tea garden management using IoT sensors and drones to monitor and manage tea cultivation, enhancing production efficiency [7]. Brand Development - Qimen black tea has over 1,300 registered trademarks, including one famous trademark and several provincial-level recognized brands, and has been consistently ranked among the top ten regional public brands in China [4]. - The establishment of the "Qimen Black Tea Association" collective trademark aims to standardize production and protect the brand's integrity [5]. Cultural and International Promotion - Qimen County actively promotes its tea culture through various events and activities, enhancing the visibility and appeal of Qimen black tea [9]. - The county has opened overseas experience stores and conducted promotional events in countries like the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia, contributing to the internationalization of Qimen black tea [10][11].