Core Insights - The tea beverage industry is entering its peak consumption season in summer 2025, with a focus on product innovation and seasonal adaptation to meet consumer demand [1][20]. Product Launches - In July 2025, the top ten tea brands launched a total of 43 new products, averaging 1.4 new products per day, with a slight decrease from June [2][19]. - The leading brand, Gu Ming, introduced 8 new products, while Cha Bai Dao followed with 4 new products and 4 returning items [2][19]. - The trend of returning products included 3 classic summer limited editions and 3 upgraded versions of existing products [5][11]. Seasonal Trends - The new product categories in July were driven by seasonal and market demands, with fruit tea, light milk tea, and fruit-vegetable tea making up 73.7% of the offerings [6][19]. - Fruit tea was the most launched category with 13 new products, while fruit-vegetable tea saw a significant increase from 1 to 8 new products, indicating a strong focus on health [9][19]. Ingredient Usage - Jasmine tea was the most commonly used tea base, appearing in 20 products, with 15 of those featuring jasmine specifically [15][12]. - Cow's milk remained the primary dairy base, used in 7 products, while coconut milk and other specialty bases were used in smaller quantities [16][12]. - A total of 30 different fruits were used in new products, with lemon being the most prevalent, appearing in 14 products [19][12]. Market Dynamics - The overall product launch frequency remained consistent, with brands strategically timing releases to maximize consumer engagement and sales [5][20]. - The focus on health and refreshing flavors aligns with consumer preferences during the hot summer months, driving innovation in product offerings [19][20].