Farmers pick tea leaves at tea garden in Qimen County, E China

Farmers pick tea leaves at a tea garden in Likou Township of Qimen County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, April 10, 2024.

Keemun black tea, which originated in Qimen County of east China's Anhui Province, is one of the most famous Chinese teas featuring an intense aroma. It has a history of more than 100 years.

According to local statistics, tea plantations in Qimen produced a comprehensive value of 6.5 billion yuan (about 898.6 million U.S. dollars) in 2023. A total of 7,568 tonnes of tea were produced in the county last year. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)

Farmers pick tea leaves at a tea garden in Likou Township of Qimen County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, April 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)

An aerial drone photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows farmers picking tea leaves at a tea garden in Likou Township of Qimen County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)