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This study focused on \u2018Beihua No.1\u2019 and \u2018Red Honeysuckle\u2019 as research objects and systematically analyzed their quality-related components using GC-IMS and electronic sensory technology. The results showed that: the basic nutritional components of \u2018Beihua No.1\u2019 were highest in August, and main pharmacological components peaked in April, with a high content of loganin; the components of \u2018Red Honeysuckle\u2019 were optimal in June, with a high concentration of swertiamarin. GC-IMS analysis revealed that \u2018Beihua No.1\u2019 contained 71 volatile substances, and \u2018Red Honeysuckle\u2019 contained 79 volatile substances, both mainly composed of esters and heterocyclic compounds. Through VIP analysis (VIP &gt; 1), \u2018Beihua No.1\u2019 had 18 key differential components, including Methyl non-2-ynoate, 4-methylbenzaldehyde, cyclopentanone, etc.; \u2018Red Honeysuckle\u2019 had 28 key differential components, including 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone, (E,E)-2,4-heptadienal, etc. Cluster analysis confirmed that \u2018Beihua No.1\u2019 is suitable for fresh-tasting tea, while \u2018Red Honeysuckle\u2019 is suitable for mellow-tasting tea. 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