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flag Drones and automation are revolutionizing Longjing tea production in Hangzhou, cutting transport time and boosting output amid labor and climate challenges.

flag In Hangzhou’s Longjing Village, drones are being used for the first time to transport tea leaves from mountain slopes to processing facilities, cutting delivery time from 30 minutes to five. flag A new automated factory with over 300 machines produces up to 750 kilograms of tea daily with just six workers, preserving traditional quality through machine settings based on master roasters’ expertise. flag The tea, China’s top regional brand with a 2025 value of 8.64 billion yuan, is part of a broader push to adopt drones, robotics, and smart systems to combat labor shortages and climate challenges.

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