蜜雪冰城，如何度过柠檬水危机？

Core Viewpoint - The supply crisis of lemon water at Mixue Ice City is primarily due to a significant shortage of lemons caused by adverse weather conditions affecting lemon production in key regions [1][5][8]. Group 1: Supply Chain Issues - In Zhengzhou, the main hub for Mixue Ice City, stores are facing a severe shortage of yellow lemons, with some stores having only two lemons left [1]. - Similar shortages have been reported in other cities such as Shanghai and Changsha [2]. - The internal discussions regarding lemon supply issues began as early as May this year, indicating that the crisis was anticipated [4]. Group 2: Production Challenges - Climate change has led to fluctuations in lemon production, with major lemon-producing areas like Sichuan experiencing a 30%-60% reduction in yield due to frost, drought, and soil compaction [5]. - International lemon production is also facing challenges, with Spain reporting a 25% decrease and Turkey's export volume dropping by 40% [5]. Group 3: Price Surge - The wholesale price of lemons has nearly doubled, reaching an average of 14.98 yuan per kilogram as of September 22, compared to 7.87 yuan per kilogram during the same period last year [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The lemon shortage may persist due to ongoing climate issues, with limited core production areas in China [8]. - Mixue Ice City remains optimistic about overcoming the crisis, as a batch of imported lemons is expected to arrive soon, and local lemons are entering the harvest period [9]. - However, there are considerations among leading tea brands to use concentrated lemon juice in fresh lemon water to cope with the supply crisis [10]. - The long-term viability of fresh lemon water as a flagship product may be uncertain under these conditions [11].