The chapter delves into the rising demand and prices of gardenia flowers in Tiang Hui County, leading local farmers to reconsider their crop choices and balance between gardenias and jasmine. It also explores the impact of gardenia flowers on the tea supply chain and the evolving tea market in China.
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