Chinese Tea

Basic Introduction to Huangshan Tribute ChrysanthemumHuangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum, also known as "tribute chrysanthemum" or "Huizhou tribute chrysanthemum," is a traditional Han ethnic product of Huangshan City. It is one of the four famous Chinese chrysanthemums, alongside Hangzhou chrysanthemum, Chuzhou chrysanthemum, and Bozhou chrysanthemum. It was named "tribute chrysanthemum" because it was offered as a tribute to emperors in ancient times. It is widely produced in the vast areas of Huangshan City, Anhui Province, primarily in Jinzhu Village, She County, between the famous tourist destination Mount Huang Scenic Area and the national nature reserve Qiaoliang Peak. Grown in a unique natural ecological environment, this chrysanthemum boasts excellent quality, integrating color, aroma, taste, and form. It is both ornamental and medicinal, praised as an excellent choice for medicinal and drinking purposes. It is a well-known specialty of Huangshan, enjoying a reputation at home and abroad. Nutritional Value"Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum" can treat common colds, carbuncles and sores, high blood pressure, and arteriosclerosis. Combined with other herbs, it can be used to make over-the-counter drugs like Sangju Cold Tablets and chrysanthemum drinks. It can be steeped in tea or wine, and regular consumption can "purify the five organs and detoxify the body," contributing to…

Basic Introduction to Shao Wu Shuitong TeaShao Wu Shuitong Tea is a specialty of Shaowu City, Nanping City, Fujian Province. Shaowu City is far from industrial pollution, with unpolluted soil and climate, providing a unique environment for the construction of non-harmful and organic tea gardens. It is the pride of Fujian teas and one of the two great "miracle teas" in the world.Shao Wu Shuitong Tea originates from the Minbei Shaowu tea region, which has a long history and rich tea culture. The special geographical location, climate, soil, vegetation, and cultural factors create a superior natural ecological environment for the physiological and biochemical processes of Shao Wu Shuitong Tea. This environment nurtures a tea with excellent qualities such as a fresh, refreshing, and mellow flavor, pure chestnut aroma, high water-soluble content, high amino acids, and rich vitamins.The Shuigong Tea grows in misty environments among rocky crevices, possessing a fresh, thick, and refreshing flavor and a high content of tea polyphenols. The tea can be used medicinally with notable effects. When the freshly picked leaves or raw tea are chewed together with a copper coin, it takes less than three minutes to crush the coin. Therefore, this tea is called "Shuigong"…

Basic Introduction to Lefeng Ampelopsis Tea Ampelopsis tea, also known as Mountain Sweet Tea or Dragon's Beard Tea, is made from the stems and leaves of the Ampelopsis glandulosa plant. It has a mild sweet taste, is cool in nature, and has properties that can clear heat and detoxify, fight bacteria and inflammation, dispel wind and dampness, lower blood pressure and lipids, and protect the liver. It is commonly used by folk medicine for the prevention of hypertension, fever from colds, cardiovascular diseases, and other ailments. Nutritional Value It contains 19 essential nutrients and trace elements. Its high content of calcium, iron, and magnesium makes it beneficial for preventing arrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and other cardiovascular diseases, as well as maintaining bone health. Rich in dietary fiber, carotene, and vitamin E, it helps prevent cancer. Its high manganese content is conducive to longevity. It has inhibitory effects on gram-negative bacteria, influenza A and B viruses. Product Features (1) Fuzz: Filamentous, gray in color, with a white coating on the surface. The infusion is yellow-green, fragrant, and has a slightly bitter taste followed by a lasting sweetness. (2) Bud and Leaf: Thread-like, grayish-white with a green tinge…

Basic Introduction to Kaiyang Selenium-Rich Tea Kaiyang selenium-rich tea has a deep historical background. The South Tribute Tea of Kaiyang is produced in Nanlong Township, Kaiyang County. It was named as a royal tribute during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong period and gained prominence during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, with a history spanning over 200 years. Nanlong Township is located in the southeastern part of Kaiyang County, 18.5 kilometers from the county center. The township covers an area of 125.24 square kilometers and comprises three administrative villages: Wengduo Village, Tankan Village, and Zhongqiao Village, with a total of 131 village groups. The total population is 18,889 people, of which 18,403 are agricultural residents, accounting for 97.4% of the total population. Multiple ethnic groups reside within the territory, including Han, Bouyei, Miao, and Shui. Nutritional Value 1. Selenium-rich tea helps reduce fat and prevent cardiovascular diseases. The relationship between tea drinking and weight loss is very close. As early as over two thousand years ago, the book "Shennong's Herbal Classic" mentioned the weight loss effect of tea: "Long-term consumption can calm the mind, invigorate qi... lighten the body and prevent aging." Modern scientific research and clinical trials have confirmed that drinking…

Basic Introduction to BiluochunDongting Biluochun tea is a famous specialty of Suzhou and one of the top ten teas in China. Biluochun is a world-renowned green tea that has been a prized delicacy since ancient times, even being listed as an imperial tribute tea during the Tang Dynasty. The Suzhou Dongting Biluochun tea is made entirely from tender shoots. Half a kilogram (500g) of Biluochun consists of about 60,000 "one flag and one spear" leaves, which is why it was also known as "gongfu tea" or "new blood tea." High-grade Biluochun requires 60,000 to 70,000 tea buds for half a kilogram of dry tea, demonstrating the fineness of the buds. The best Biluochun comes from the Dongting Mountains on the shores of Lake Taihu in Wuxian, Jiangsu Province.The Dongting Biluochun production area is a famous mixed tea and fruit cultivation region in China. Tea plants are interspersed with peach, plum, apricot, plum, persimmon, orange, white fruit, pomegranate, and other fruit trees. Rows of verdant tea bushes resemble green screens, while the shade of the fruit trees protects them from frost and the sun. The intertwined branches and roots of tea and fruit trees imbue Biluochun with its natural floral and…

Basic Introduction to Rizhao Green TeaRizhao Green Tea is produced in Rizhao City, Shandong Province. Rizhao is recognized by world tea experts as one of the three major sea green tea cities (the other two being Boseong in South Korea and Shizuoka in Japan). In March 2006, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine approved geographical indication product protection for Rizhao Green Tea.Since the successful "South-to-North" tea transplant in 1966, Rizhao now has a tea garden area of 120,000 mu, producing 1,500 tons of tea annually, accounting for over 50% of Shandong Province's total production. It is the largest green tea production base in Shandong, with its output ranking first in the province for six consecutive years, earning it the title of "The Northern First Tea." Among them, 1,000 mu of organic tea in Jufeng Town, Lanshan District, has been certified by the European Union International Organic Food Development Center, obtaining a "passport" to the EU market. Nutritional ValueRizhao Green Tea has a unique aroma that effectively relieves fatigue of the central nervous system. Its saliva-inducing index is significantly higher than that of other beverages, providing excellent throat moisturizing effects; after drinking, you can read aloud or speak…

Basic Introduction to Qingyuan Gentiana"Qingyuan Gentiana" refers to the Gentiana produced in Qingyuan Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province. The Gentiana grown in Northeast China is also known as Northern Gentiana. It is a perennial herbaceous plant used medicinally for its roots, which contain the active ingredient gentiopicroside. In Qingyuan Manchu Autonomous County of Liaoning Province, Gentiana is a distinctive local medicinal herb of high quality, with gentiopicroside content 5-9 times higher than that stipulated by pharmacopeia standards for medicinal use. Besides extensive wild growth, cultivation began in the late 20th century. By the early 21st century, more than 3,000 people had mastered proficient planting techniques. Gentiana has become the pillar variety of Chinese medicinal herb cultivation in Qingyuan. Annual production can reach 1,000 tons, accounting for 80% of the national market. It has won awards including the Silver Prize at the 1995 China Agriculture Expo, the Gold Prize at the 2000 Liaoning Province Chinese Medicinal Herb Variety Expo, the 2002 Liaoning Agricultural Achievements and Quality Agricultural Products Award, and the "Agricultural Science and Technology Industrialization Demonstration Unit Award" at the 6th China Beijing International Expo in 2003. In December 2008, after review by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection…