四川首批早茶抢“鲜”上市

Group 1 - The early tea harvest in Yibin, Sichuan, has begun earlier than usual this year, with the first batch of tea being picked around a week ahead of previous years due to warmer weather [1] - The high-end early tea from the Jiang'an tea garden is priced at approximately 3600 yuan per kilogram, maintaining stability compared to previous years, with around 1000 kilograms of orders already received from regions like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, indicating a supply-demand imbalance [1] - The tea processing involves new equipment, specifically a steam killing machine, which allows for continuous production and better temperature control, preserving the unique fragrance of the early tea [1] Group 2 - The promotion of the "Yibin Early Tea" regional public brand and the model of "unified management and protected price acquisition" have significantly increased local farmers' income and enthusiasm for tea cultivation, with the number of tea-growing households rising from about 30 to over 400 [2] - The Yibin Tea Industry Research Institute estimates that the fresh leaf production of early spring tea in Yibin is expected to reach 10,000 tons from late January to the end of February [2] - Following Jiang'an, other tea gardens in Pingshan, Junlian, and High County are set to enter their peak harvesting season, leading to a fruitful start for more tea farmers [2]