Farm workers are seen during the early spring tea harvest in Zhongyan Village of Yueqing, Zhejiang Province on March 9, 2025. /IC
Farm workers are seen during the early spring tea harvest in Zhongyan Village of Yueqing, Zhejiang Province on March 9, 2025. /IC
Farm workers are seen during the early spring tea harvest in Zhongyan Village of Yueqing, Zhejiang Province on March 9, 2025. /IC

Rolling tea plantations are filled with the aroma of early spring tea as the harvest season begins in Zhongyan Village of Yueqing, Zhejiang Province. Tea farmers, seizing the favorable weather, have worked diligently among the lush tea trees. Baskets in hand, they wove through the tea fields, carefully plucking the first batch of tender leaves to ensure a timely supply to the market. Early spring tea plays a crucial role in local economic growth, offering farmers increased income opportunities while promoting the revitalization of rural communities.