Exploring the wide array of tea types and consumption rituals, the chapter delves into popular options like white tea, green tea, milk tea, and trendy variations like bubble tea. It also discusses the evolving market trends such as tea blends with unique flavors, fruit additives, and the impact of innovative packaging and alcohol-infused teas on the industry. Additionally, the chapter sheds light on the influence of Gardenia flowers on the tea supply chain in China, the incorporation of traditional Chinese medicine in tea drinks, and the role of internet branding in shaping influential tea brands in the region.
Qianwei County in Southwest China's Sichuan Province is known as the "Jasmine Capital of China". But in recent weeks, it is in the news for supplying gardenia flowers instead, with prices at least tripling from their normal levels. The sharp increase in the price of this fragrant flower is driven by the country's beverage industry. / Motivational Monday (19:43)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates