Farmers harvest tea leaves at a tea plantation in Donglin town, Wuxing district, Huzhou. [Photo/hz66.com]

As temperatures start to climb, Donglin town, situated in Huzhou's Wuxing district, becomes a hive of activity as local tea farmers are busy with the harvesting and processing of spring tea to meet market demands.

The production of spring tea is a meticulous craft, demanding precise timing and expert handling. Once plucked, the tea leaves undergo careful processing, involving withering, rolling, and roasting, to maintain their delicate flavors and aromas. The resulting tea is eagerly awaited by tea connoisseurs for its fresh, floral notes, and invigorating taste.

Tea leaves are laid out to dry at a tea plantation in Donglin town, Wuxing district, Huzhou. [Photo/hz66.com]

Farmers process tea leaves at a tea plantation in Donglin town, Wuxing district, Huzhou. [Photo/hz66.com]