双节探产业：上过太空的茶 藏着航天育种的科技密码

Core Insights - Yingde Black Tea has topped the national black tea category for the first time with a brand value of 5.178 billion yuan in the 2025 China Tea Regional Public Brand Value List [1][8] - The brand's success is attributed to its multi-dimensional exploration from market to source, integrating consumption and innovation [1][8] - The core variety, Yinghong No. 9, has undergone significant evolution, becoming a model for the commercialization of agricultural science in China [1][4] Industry Developments - The tea industry is likened to a "chip," with the iteration speed of quality varieties directly impacting the industry's ceiling [2] - In 2016, a space breeding experiment was conducted to address the weaknesses of Yinghong No. 9, leading to the successful cultivation of a unique space tea mother tree [2][3] - The mother tree has been propagated to over 2,000 plants, establishing a foundation for high-end seed sources in Yingde Black Tea [3] Technological Advancements - The integration of traditional and modern breeding methods has optimized the genetic resources of Yinghong No. 9, enhancing its core competitiveness [4] - The breeding cycle has been significantly reduced from 10-15 years to 3-5 years through molecular-assisted breeding techniques [4] - Ongoing research aims to shorten the breeding cycle further and establish a foundation for biotechnological applications [4] Market Expansion - Yingde Black Tea has achieved high premium capabilities due to its unique raw material scarcity and complex production processes [6] - The brand has successfully expanded its consumer base through collaborations, such as the "Yinghong Cheese Sticky" series with Heytea, achieving sales of 800,000 cups in a single day [6][5] - The total tea plantation area in Yingde is projected to reach 181,600 acres by the end of 2024, with an annual dry tea output of 18,000 tons and a comprehensive output value of 9.045 billion yuan [5][7] Economic Impact - The establishment of a national modern agricultural industrial park and multiple provincial parks has connected 880 tea enterprises and 180 cooperatives, creating a robust employment ecosystem [7] - The rapid expansion of the Yingde Black Tea industry has significantly enhanced brand value and positioned it as a key driver for regional economic growth and rural revitalization [7][8] - The brand's value has increased by 8.5%, reinforcing its market position and supporting product premiumization and market expansion [8]