Following tradition, the time after the Qingming Festival is when Qingxin Oolong tea is picked. However, this year`s spring tea, particularly in the mid to high altitude tea areas, was affected by unusual climate conditions and dry weather without rain, leading to delayed tea leaf growth and a sharp reduction in yield. On average, the harvest was delayed by about ten days, and in some cases, due to uneven growth, the tea trees were pruned heavily to encourage new growth, resulting in at least a 40-day delay. From the photos, the darker tea trees represent those with almost no buds, while the light green tea trees already have planted buds, which is related to the terrain`s micro-level. If a significant amount of water is provided, there is a chance for the tea leaves to be harvested according to the solar terms, with the amount of water used calculated in hundreds of tons.
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