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Flower tea is primarily made using black tea, green tea, or oolong tea as the base, complemented with fragrant flowers that can imbue their scent. It is produced through a process called scenting. Its aroma is rich and the tea liquor is dark in color, possessing benefits such as beautifying the skin, aiding digestion, and more. However, improper consumption of tea can also harm the body; therefore, it is important to drink tea in a healthy manner. Benefits of Drinking Flower Tea Long-Term 1. Improves Vision and Reduces Internal Heat Drinking flower teas like Huangshan tribute chrysanthemum, wild chrysanthemum, and Hangbai chrysanthemum can effectively alleviate dizziness and blurred vision caused by internal heat. 2. Nourishes the Stomach and Protects the Liver Flower teas made from calendula, osmanthus, luo han kuo, jasmine, and hibiscus have the effects of clearing and nourishing the liver, as well as strengthening and nurturing the stomach. 3. Lowers Blood Pressure and Lipids Drinking flower teas like ginkgo, notoginseng, and ginseng can soften blood vessel walls and improve circulation, helping to control blood pressure and regulate lipids. 4. Clears and Moistens the Lungs Flower teas made from violets, lilies, and other flowers have expectorant and lung-moistening properties,…

In the autumn and winter seasons, savoring a cup of black tea not only warms the body but also invigorates the mind. However, do you know where the birthplace of Sichuan black tea is? Let's step into the Chinese Sichuan Black Tea Museum in Junlian County, Yibin City, to look back at history. This place has witnessed the birth and development of Sichuan black tea—In 1951, the China Tea Corporation set up a black tea technology promotion station in Junlian, and Sichuan black tea was officially born that year. In 1959, the "Golden Yellow Dew Bud Tea" carefully crafted by the Junlian Red Star Tea Factory was sent to Beijing as a gift for the tenth anniversary of National Day. In 1985, Sichuan black tea won the gold award at the 24th World Food Fair. Today, Sichuan black tea is continuously expanding its domestic and overseas markets, gaining more recognition. Moving beyond history and towards the future, a cup of Sichuan black tea is not just a cup of black tea; it is also a focal point for Yibin City and Junlian County's efforts to explore new paths for the synchronized development of urban and rural areas based on local…

In summer, stepping into the tea garden in A Luo Village, Mengnong Township, Mojiang County, rows and ridges of tea trees spread across the mountainside under the veil of mist. After a heavy rain, the tea garden appears freshly washed, filled with lush greenery, a sight to behold. Strolling through the garden, breathing in the fresh air, it feels like being in a earthly paradise. Source: Mojiang Release Authors: Chai Jing, Pu Sunyan, Zhang Jumei. Information is valuable when shared; please contact us for removal if there are any copyright issues.

Amidst sea of clouds on the tea mountains, the Maojian sprouts verdantly. In Douyun, located along the 30th parallel north – a “Golden Belt” for green tea production favored by nature – the region continues to write its millennia-old story of tea fragrance and charm, with clouds as its attire and Maojian as its soul. August in the Douyun tea gardens of Guizhou Province. On August 4th, the 2024 Seventh China Tea Import and Export Trade Annual Conference and Douyun Maojian Tea People’s Meeting officially opened in Douyun City, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. Hosted by the Tea Industry Branch of the China Agricultural International Cooperation Promotion Association and the Guizhou Provincial Tea Association, and organized by Guizhou Douyun Maojian Tea Industry (Group) Co., Ltd., the conference theme was "Shared Success, Creating New Opportunities for Global Tea Trade; Douyun Maojian Scenting the World, Gathering Tea and People for the Benefit of All." The aim was to enhance the international competitiveness of Douyun Maojian, promote high-quality, leapfrog development of the Douyun Maojian, Guizhou tea industry, and even the Chinese tea industry. The opening ceremony scene. Over 300 guests, including representatives from the media and various sectors, gathered at…

Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture The unique natural resources Endow the ethnic groups living here from generation to generation with generous gifts. People here Are born on the tea mountains and grow up in the aroma of tea. The tea fragrance is lingering, as are their hearts. Recently, Menghai County has entered the spring tea picking season. In the tea gardens, lush and verdant; In the courtyards, bustling with activity. After picking the tea leaves, they proceed to make tea, And this process of making tea Is repeated hundreds of times each tea season by the tea farmers. Being with tea Is not only their profession, But also their way of life. In their leisure time, They steep a pot of tea, savoring a wisp of its clear fragrance, Whether strong or light, it's comfortable and romantic. According to information, Menghai County has a tea plantation area of 905,900 mu, An area of 56,200 mu for ancient tea trees, And 385,000 mu certified organic. Southern lands have fine trees, and Menghai produces good tea. Wandering through these tea forests and organic tea gardens, The stories of prioritizing ecology and green development Seem never-ending. Planning: Cao Lu, Bao Tao, Mu…

Recently, with the nourishment of several spring rains, the shrub wild tea in the deep mountains of Yizhi Township has sprouted new green leaves, entering its optimal picking period and bringing a good income to the local villagers. The wild tea trees in Yizhi Township are mainly distributed in areas such as Manlong Mountain in Yixiang Village, Longtan Mountain in Zhexing Village, Mengma Mountain, Chuxiong Village, and Dalu Village in Tangfang Village. Due to the surrounding environment being high mountains with dense forests, it is often shrouded in mist, has high humidity, and fertile soil. The tea trees growing in this environment have thick and plump buds and leaves, soft leaf texture, which is conducive to the formation of nitrogenous compounds. The content of effective components such as amino acids and caffeine in the tea leaves is high, the tea can be boiled for a long time without becoming mushy, the tea color is golden and transparent, and the taste is sweet and fragrant. The best time to pick wild tea is from late March to before Qingming Festival. In these 10 days of the picking period, the usually quiet mountain ravines become lively. Villagers carry backpacks and shoulder baskets,…

When a leaf fell into water it changed the taste of the water and thus tea was born. And so, "leaf" became "gold." The story of Yiwu's tea culture begins here. Mentioning Yiwu tea, one cannot help but bring up the most distinctive villages here, the "Seven Villages and Eight Hamlets." Though these villages are geographically distinct, their teas have different flavors, yet they all boast extensive tea gardens and are relatively prosperous in socio-economic and cultural development. Let's explore them together. Seven Villages Yibi Village Located southwest of the town government, Yibi Village once had a grand temple. The village's tea is known for its tight twists, dark luster, uniformity, clear golden-yellow infusion, authentic flavor, strong qi, sweet aftertaste, and a lingering honey fragrance. Its aroma is long-lasting, and the leaves are very durable when steeped. Sanhe She Village Sanhe She is an Yi village, with well-preserved vegetation around its tea gardens and a river separating it from Mahēi's ancient tea garden. The tea produced here has broad, thick leaves of dark green color, complete twists, clear orange-yellow infusion, high aroma, sweet aftertaste, and a lasting freshness. Its flavor is gentle. Manxiu Village Three kilometers away from the town…

Hunan is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice." It ranks among the top in the nation for its output of rice, pork, oilseeds, vegetables, tea, freshwater products, citrus fruits, and traditional Chinese medicines. For years, as a major agricultural province, Hunan has been characterized by high agricultural output but weak processing capabilities and low product added value. How can we ensure that high output translates into high efficiency, accelerating the transition from an agricultural powerhouse to a strong agricultural province? Recently, Party Secretary Shen Xiaoming conducted research on the development of green agricultural products and food processing industries in Changsha and Yueyang. During his visit to Jinjing Town, he inspected the tea plantation of Hunan Xiangfeng Tea Group. The town’s advanced experiences in tea production and processing, innovation, and cultural tourism integration have been reported by platforms such as Hunan Development and Reform, and Hunan Daily. Extending the Industrial Chain: Integrating Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors What can a single tea leaf bring? In Jinjing Town, Changsha County, a single tea leaf contributes to a comprehensive annual output value of 1.6 billion yuan. In Xiangfeng Village, Jinjing Town, Changsha County, emerald-green tea plants stretch across the hillsides. Tea…

Basic Introduction to Ruo Luo Tea of ShayaShaya County is home to 350,000 mu (approximately 23,333 hectares) of wild Ruo Luo. Since ancient times, Ruo Luo has been known for its remarkable medicinal value. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, Ruo Luo possesses a variety of medicinal and health benefits, including balancing blood pressure and lipids, and enhancing overall health.The tea is named after the Robuzhuang area. The entire Ruo Luo plant is valuable: the stalk can be used as raw material for papermaking, the leaves and juice can be made into beverages, and rubber can be extracted from the roots, branches, and leaves. Ruo Luo, also known as wild hemp, wild tea, tea flower, red flower, red willow seed, and marsh hemp, is a rare wild plant that primarily grows in desert saline-alkali lands or sandy areas along riverbanks, mountain ravines, and slopes. It is widely distributed across most northern provinces of China, with the highest quality found in the desert regions of Xinjiang. Since ancient times, Ruo Luo has been regarded by the Chinese as "the herb of immortality."Geographical ScopeShaya County is located in the southwest of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in the southeast of Aksu Prefecture.…

This year, Cangyuan Autonomous County has taken market demand as its guide and improving quality and efficiency as the focus. It has consistently considered the tea industry as a leading agricultural sector to deepen the rural industrial revolution and boost rural revitalization. As a result, the county's tea industry is flourishing and showing a favorable development trend. Currently, the total area of tea gardens in the county is 144,200 mu (approximately 23,712 acres), with a total of 23,000 tea-growing households involving 91,000 people. By the end of July, a total of 7,050 tons of raw tea had been produced, achieving an agricultural output value of 218.5504 million yuan; 3,250 tons of refined tea were produced, achieving an industrial output value of 182.0012 million yuan. The comprehensive output value of the tea industry reached 636.1016 million yuan, completing 55.3% of the annual target. Cao Hongfang, Party Secretary of the Cangyuan Autonomous County Local Industrial Development Service Center, stated that they will continue to strengthen tea garden management, improve tea quality, optimize product structure, and expand market channels, further promoting the sustained and healthy development of the tea industry. Authors/Luo Huiping, Liu Jilan

In the south, there are fine trees, and in Guizhou, excellent tea is produced. Guizhou is one of the world's origins of ancient tea trees. Its tea production has a long history. Tea culture runs deep and far. And Bijie, located in northwest Guizhou, is situated within the original region of Guizhou's tea trees. It boasts unique natural endowments and environmental conditions. Among its resources, tea stands out as particularly abundant. Today, let's take a look at some of Bijie's representative teas. I wonder which ones you've tried? ↓↓↓ "Qixingguan Taijicha" ▲Qixingguan Taijicha (Source: Qixingguan District Media Fusion Center) ▲Qixingguan Taijicha (Source: Qixingguan District Media Fusion Center) The town of Liangyan in Qixingguan District, with its low latitude, high altitude, scarce sunlight, frequent mists, and absence of pollution, provides exceptional geographic conditions for growing tea, nurturing ancient tea trees with distinctive characteristics and outstanding quality. Jinsha Qingchi Tea ▲Ren Guiru making Qingchi Tea using traditional techniques (Photographed by Luo Dafu) ▲Ren Guiru making Qingchi Tea using traditional techniques (Photographed by Luo Dafu) The discovery and use of Qingchi Tea as tribute can be traced back to the Western Han period. Qingchi Tea is one of Jinsha County's famous local specialties,…