# Lemon Tea

The Scoop of the Century: Why a Chinese Lemon Tea Newcomer is Taking Over Häagen-Dazs

General Mills is transferring the operation of its Häagen-Dazs stores in mainland China to the young lemon tea brand Ningji. This strategic pivot allows the American food giant to shed a low-margin retail burden while providing Ningji with a high-profile brand to fuel its IPO ambitions.