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Basic Introduction to Huangchuan Golden OsmanthusHuangchuan Golden Osmanthus (Scientific name: Osmanthus fragrans (Thunb.) Lour.): Also known as woodruff, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Oleaceae family. It has firm and thin bark, with long elliptical leaves that end in a point and are opposite, remaining green throughout winter. The flowers grow in the axils of the leaves; the corolla is united and four-lobed, small in size.Huangchuan County is located in southeastern Henan Province, with a warm climate, abundant rainfall, and is situated in the northern part of the subtropical zone, making it suitable for the northward migration of tropical plants and the southward migration of temperate plants. According to Volume 28 of the "Guangzhou Annals," "The genus of trees includes osmanthus, also known as woodruff, which comes in three varieties: red, white, and yellow." To the northwest of the ancient city of Huang, there is a range of hills stretching for dozens of kilometers where osmanthus has been grown on a large scale since ancient times. When autumn arrives, the osmanthus blooms and its fragrance travels for miles, hence the area is called "Osmanthus Ridge." It is a tradition for the people of Huangchuan to make…

The simple character for tea contains profound truths about the cycle of nature. The character for tea, when broken down, means "human among grass and wood," implying that human nature is hidden within plants and that humans transform through their interaction with them. Adapting to the natural flow of time is the foundation of health preservation. Today, Cup Xiaocha selects 14 solar terms from the 24 solar terms and introduces 14 corresponding teas along with their benefits. There are specific considerations for drinking tea during different seasons. Adjust your tea-drinking habits according to natural changes. Tees picked at different times of the year have distinct characteristics, which can either nourish or drain, stimulate or calm, depending on the state of the person and the season. These seasonal teas adjust the body's imbalances to achieve harmony between yin and yang. As winter turns into spring and summer gives way to autumn, each tea has its own unique properties. 14 Seasonal Teas, Corresponding to 14 Benefits 1. Pre-Ming Tea Leaves picked before the Qingming (Pure Brightness) solar term are known as Pre-Ming Tea. Pre-Ming Tea is the first harvest of spring. After a dormant winter, the buds break through the bark, much…

On August 15, which coincided with the second National Ecological Day, the Lonlin Court issued a judicial protection order for ancient tea trees and organized a series of activities including extensive legal publicity and visits to tea companies. These actions further embodied the principle that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. The issuance of the judicial protection order reinforces the legal barrier for the protection of ancient tea trees. The wild ancient tea trees in Lonlin are widely distributed, dense, old, and numerous, making them an essential component of the ecosystem and playing a unique role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. To fully leverage the law's functions of punishment, deterrence, guidance, and evaluation, the Lonlin Court took advantage of the second National Ecological Day to issue the "Lonlin Autonomous County People's Court Judicial Protection Order for Ancient Tea Trees." The order was publicly displayed at the entrance to the ancient tea tree forest in Tangshi Shangba Village, De'eo Town, Lonlin. The protection order is based on the principles of prioritizing protection and prevention and sets out seven prohibitions according to relevant regulations such as the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the Forest Law of…

Not only was February 22, 2022 a Tuesday, but it was also the 22nd day of the first month in the Year of the Tiger. On this day filled with love, everything around us was covered in white. Has your social media been flooded with snow pictures? (Leishan tea garden, photo by Wu Xianhai) According to the provincial meteorological bureau, from 08:00 on February 21 to 08:00 on February 22, 2022, light snow or sleet occurred in 77 counties (cities and districts) across the province, with snow accumulation observed in 72 county districts, the deepest being 12 cm in Wanshan. Ice build-up on power lines was recorded in 25 stations, with the largest diameter being 32 mm in Wanshan (including the conductor diameter of 26.8 mm). The lowest temperature in 76 counties (cities and districts) was 0°C or below, with Weining recording the lowest at -6.3°C. Road icing persisted in most areas except for the southern borders of the province. As the saying goes, "A timely snow promises a good harvest." But what impact do this year's frequent rainy and cold weather conditions have on tea gardens that are about to enter their main picking season? (Kaiyang tea garden, photo…