Harvest

Summer and autumn are critical periods for tea garden management. Strengthening summer and autumn tea garden production management is the foundation for ensuring high-quality and high-yield summer and autumn tea and the following spring tea. The Planting Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, together with the National Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center, the Expert Advisory Group for Tea of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the National Tea Industry Technology System, have developed the following technical guidance on summer and autumn tea garden production management and disaster prevention and mitigation. Strengthening Tea Garden Production Management (1) Tea Plant Pruning - For year-round harvesting tea gardens, promptly perform the initial light pruning after spring tea harvesting, cutting off the top 5-10 cm of shoots from the canopy. During summer tea harvesting, it is advisable to allow some growth retention and use the leaf-retention method or tip-picking method to maintain an appropriate leaf layer thickness. Harvesting should be appropriately stopped earlier in autumn to avoid affecting the yield and quality of the following year's spring tea. To cultivate a good picking surface, the second light pruning should be completed before mid-July, with the pruning height…

The tea picking technique directly affects the yield and quality of tea. A scientifically sound picking technique should accurately control the picking standards, methods, cycles, and storage of fresh leaves while balancing the relationship between picking and nurturing. Below is an introduction to the manual picking technique for high-quality green tea fresh leaves. Tea Picking Standards The picking standards are determined based on factors such as the tea plant variety, growth status, new shoot development, and the type of processed tea product. Generally, high-quality green tea is picked at a tender stage, starting with single buds, followed by one bud and one initial leaf, one bud and one full leaf, and one bud and two initial leaves. For needle-shaped teas, picking ranges from one bud and one initial leaf to one bud and two initial leaves, while flat bud-shaped teas are picked from single buds to one bud and one initial leaf. Tea Picking Period In spring, when picking fresh leaves for high-quality green tea, harvesting should commence when 5% to 10% of the buds and leaves on the tea plant canopy reach the picking standard. Based on the sprouting of buds and leaves, picking should be organized every 1…

Once Laba arrives, the New Year isn't far behind. This day was traditionally a time for ancient people to honor their ancestors and deities and pray for a bountiful harvest and good fortune. Ancient customs such as drinking Laba porridge and soaking garlic in vinegar are still widely practiced today. After Laba, it's the New Year Laba 2022/12/30 Today is Laba There’s a saying: On the seventh and eighth days of the twelfth lunar month, your jaw can freeze off. The weather during Laba remains bitterly cold, so it's important to stay protected from the wind and keep warm. A cup of hot, fragrant tea not only helps warm the body but also boosts immunity. So, what kind of tea is suitable for Laba Festival? Ripe Pu'er Ripe Pu'er has a sweet and warm nature, promoting yang energy, generating warmth, and warming the abdomen. In winter, when the weather is dry and cold, drinking ripe Pu'er regularly can warm the stomach and intestines, regulate internal circulation, and enhance the body's resistance. Modern research confirms that ripe Pu'er is particularly effective for nourishing and protecting the stomach, making it suitable for those who are weak or older. In the depths of…

As is well known, although black tea is a fermented tea, it does not have a particularly long shelf life. Generally, the shelf life of black tea is around one year. For second harvest and autumn-harvested black teas, the shelf life can extend to 1-2 years. However, some types of black tea may have a longer shelf life, typically around two years. If not stored properly, the tea can spoil quickly. Therefore, let's look at some storage taboos for black tea. Storage Precautions for Black Tea 1. Avoid Light Avoid placing the container with black tea in direct sunlight; instead, store it in a cool, dry place. Direct sunlight can degrade the components within the tea, altering its color and flavor. 2. Low Temperature Black tea, being a fully fermented tea, should be stored at a low temperature, such as sealed and placed in the refrigerator. High temperatures can further promote fermentation, leading to changes in the chemical composition of the tea over time, which can degrade the active components and cause the tea to spoil. 3. Keep Dry Drying is a step in the production process of black tea, making the leaves susceptible to absorbing moisture. Moisture absorption can…

Main pests in autumn tea gardens and their control measures. The weather gradually cools down in September, with vigorous growth of tea plants and abundant food for pests, which is very conducive to the occurrence of pests such as mites and tea green leafhoppers. If not controlled in time, they can easily cause outbreaks that severely impact the yield and quality of next year's spring tea. The main pests occurring currently and their control measures are as follows: I. Tea Orange Spider Mite This pest is small in size, with adult and juvenile mites piercing and sucking tea plant sap. When mite numbers are low, the damage is not obvious and hard to detect. However, when mite numbers increase, the veins of affected leaves turn red, the leaves lose their green color and luster. Severe infestations result in a brown rust appearance on the underside of the leaves, withered and dried shoots and leaves, and a scorched appearance, and may even cause defoliation. Some tea gardens have experienced heavy infestations recently. Without effective control measures, mite populations will continue to rise. The following measures are recommended for control: 1. Strengthen garden management by removing weeds and fallen leaves. Timely picking…