In the third batch of China's Famous and High-quality Economic Forest Counties announced at the end of 2004, Youxian County was honored with the title of "China's Hometown of Oil Tea." The county is rich in oil tea production and has long been known as the "Oil Depot of Eastern Hunan," with a long history of cultivation. According to local chronicles of Youxian, the cultivation of oil tea in the area dates back over 800 years. The main cultivated varieties are "Frost's Descent Seeds,"
The process of making fermented tofu is meticulous yet simple, and almost every household can make it, making it an extremely common and accessible food. The main ingredient of fermented tofu is tofu. There’s a local saying: “There are three hard jobs in life—blacksmithing, farming, and making tofu.” This shows that making tofu is by no means an easy task; the process is complicated, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and also
When it comes to tea, provinces like Zhejiang, Guangdong, Fujian, Yunnan, and Anhui immediately come to mind for those new to tea. However, many people don’t realize that Hubei Province is also a major tea-producing region, and its tea output is no small feat. Hubei is a significant tea province, producing “green, black...
Chaling Purple-skin Garlic gets its name from its purple skin and white flesh. It is a specialty variety of Chaling County in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, and along with ginger and angelica, is honored as one of Chaling’s “Three Treasures.” A local saying goes, “Add one clove of Chaling garlic to the pot, and all dishes become spicy; fry garlic in one home, and the aroma fills a hundred homes.” This garlic is a high-quality local variety that has been carefully selected and cultivated over many years.
The appearance of The Classic of Tea opened the door for the Chinese to this beverage. Nowadays, worldwide, Dragon Well tea from West Lake in Hangzhou, Phoenix Dancong from Chaoshan in Guangdong, and Lapsang Souchong from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian are all highly sought-after among tea enthusiasts. Hubei Province, as the hometown of the author of The Classic of Tea, naturally also has
Chaling Yellow Cattle is a distinctive agricultural product widely raised in the county through natural grazing by local farmers. The beef is tender, flavorful, high in protein, low in fat, and rich in amino acids and mineral elements, enjoying a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. In January 2011, Chaling Yellow Cattle successfully registered as a national...
The purple-skinned garlic of Chaling County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, along with ginger and angelica, is known as one of the "Three Treasures of Chaling." It has been cultivated for over 400 years and was certified through a municipal science and technology project in June 2001. Chaling garlic is mainly grown in towns such as Huju, Pingshui, Lushui, Sicong, Mijiang, and Chengguan, with the main products being green garlic and garlic bulbs. These are harvested primarily between December and February of the following year, and from April to May, making it one of the off-season vegetable varieties in the region. Chaling focuses mainly on producing garlic bulbs. In addition to being used as a seasoning, it is mainly supplied as seed garlic or exported. In recent years, over 60 hectares of demonstration bases for the purification and rejuvenation of Chaling garlic have been established in Shikou Village, Pingshui Town, and Hualong Village, Sicong Township, significantly improving the quality of Chaling garlic seeds.
Ginger, one of the “Three Treasures” celebrated in Chaling, is renowned nationwide and across Southeast Asia for its large, robust rhizomes, rich aroma, and mellow flavor. The cultivation of ginger in Chaling began before the Han Dynasty, flourished during the Ming Dynasty, and hovered around 5,000 mu from 1952 to 1984. In 1986, the area increased to 4,700 mu, with an annual total output reaching 6,702.9 tons. In recent years...
Chaling Navel Oranges were introduced in 1989. Currently, the total planting area covers 8,600 mu, with an annual production of 2,000 tons. From 1997 to 1999, they won the “Gold Award” for three consecutive years at the provincial high-quality fruit competition, and the market demand always exceeds supply. Navel oranges: superior quality, seedless, juicy, and brightly colored, are a citrus variety eagerly cultivated around the world. The juice of navel oranges contains 11–15% soluble solids, with 11.0–13.0 grams of sugar, 0.80–0.95 grams of citric acid, and 55–75 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 milliliters. In addition, they are rich in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin P, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, as well as cancer-fighting compounds such as (R)-limonene, coumarin, flavonoids, limonoid analogs, carotenoids, glyceroglycolipids, Y-diketones, and pectin. They are an excellent health-promoting, nutritious green food. The oil glands in the peel of ripe fruits and the juice sacs in the flesh contain premium alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, volatile organic acids, and terpenes, emitting an enticing aroma that fills the room with fragrance and leaves a refreshing taste in the mouth—making them a much-loved fruit.
Angelica is a precious traditional Chinese medicinal herb, warm in nature and pungent in flavor, known for dispelling wind and relieving pain. Chaling is abundant in high-quality angelica, producing large quantities renowned both domestically and internationally. With a cultivation history of 2,000 years, Chaling angelica is one of the “Three Treasures of Chaling” and enjoys nationwide fame. Historically referred to as “Chu Angelica,” it is now known as “Chaling Angelica,” “Kang Angelica,” and “Chuan Angelica…”
Zhuzhou Oil Tea is a specialty of Zhuzhou County in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province. Zhuzhou County has been recognized by relevant authorities as a “Major Oil Tea County” in Hunan. It boasts 265,000 mu of oil tea plantations, accounting for 29.12% of its forested area, with oil tea forests distributed across all 14 towns. The oil tea tree is a unique woody oil-producing plant species in China, and over 95% of the world’s tea oil production comes from China. As the leading province in China’s oil tea industry, Hunan produces more than 40% of the country’s tea oil and has over 60% of the national processing capacity. Zhuzhou is one of the central oil tea production areas in the province, with its subordinate counties of Liling, Youxian, and Zhuzhou County all being nationally renowned oil tea hubs. According to the provincial government’s “Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Oil Tea Industry,” the province aims to vigorously cultivate leading oil tea enterprises. By 2015, the total area of oil tea plantations in Hunan will reach 20 million mu, annual tea oil production will hit 500,000 tons, and the annual output value of the oil tea industry will reach 30 billion yuan.
Produced at the Huangshajie Tea Demonstration Farm in Yueyang County, Hunan Province. It was first created in 1985. The production area is located on the hilly land along the southern shore of Dongting Lake, characterized by deep soil layers, fertile earth, mild climate, and abundant rainfall. Fresh tea leaves are harvested after the Qingming Festival, with the standard being one bud and one leaf just unfolding. The processing involves withering, fixing, cooling, initial rolling, initial frying,…
Pingjiang Oil Tea Oil tea is a distinctive local resource of Pingjiang with a long history of cultivation. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it became one of the four major specialties of Pingjiang. Oil tea is a subtropical tree species that is highly dependent on natural and regional conditions. Pingjiang is located in the transitional zone between central and northern subtropical regions, featuring a mountainous and hilly landscape, with forested areas accounting for 40% of the region.
Dashan Camellia Oil has long been a royal tribute and is hailed as the "Oriental Olive Oil," making it a premium edible oil. Pingjiang Dashan Camellia Oil is free from aflatoxin and boasts advantages such as good storability, resistance to rancidity, low oxidation, and strong stability. Processed through multiple scientific procedures, it leaves no greasy residue or gumminess during cooking, making it especially suitable for stir-frying, pan-frying, deep-frying, and other cooking methods.
Fushouyuan Tea Fushouyuan Tea Development Co., Ltd. is located in Anding Town, Pingjiang County, adjacent to National Highway 106, covering an area of 40 acres. The company has total assets valued at 50 million yuan and is primarily engaged in the production, supply, and sales of premium green tea and black tea. In 2006, it participated in the China International Agricultural Products Expo in Beijing and won the Best-Selling Award. It also took part in the Qingdao International Tea Expo and the Xingsha Tea Culture Festival in Hunan, receiving awards for high-quality tea, the China International Green Food Gold Award, and was named one of Yueyang City’s Top Ten Tea Enterprises in 2007. Its “Jiushizhai” brand was recognized as a Provincial High-Quality Tea and also awarded as a Yueyang City Premium Tea in 2007. In 2006, the company was listed as a Key Leading Enterprise in Yueyang City’s Agricultural Industrialization. Currently, Fushouyuan owns 2,000 acres of tea plantations, with most of its production bases located in towns such as Anding, Sanshi, Shuangkou, Changtian, Daqiao, Ludong, and Sicun in Pingjiang County.
Around 780 AD, the first book on tea, The Classic of Tea, was written. Since then, the Chinese have delved deeper into the study of tea, producing a wide variety of teas with distinct styles. Different processing methods and growing regions have given rise to numerous tea varieties. While in the world of green tea,
When it comes to drinking tea, as a young person in today’s society, my first encounter with tea was through my parents. Since childhood, tea drinking has been a habit at home, and I’ve almost tasted tea from every famous production region in China — Pu’er tea from various regions in Yunnan Province, and Fenghuang Dancong of various aroma types from Chaozhou and Shantou in Guangdong.
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Wild tea leaves Wild tea leaves The wild Maojian tea leaves produced in the bamboo forest of Taohua Mountain are free from artificial coloring and possess the characteristics of green food. The tea broth is clear and bright, and the tea leaves are tender, bright green. It is recommended to brew with water at around 80°C to prevent the delicate Maojian tea leaves from being overcooked by high temperatures, which could cause loss of aroma, color, and nutrients. …
Linxiang tea is a specialty of Linxiang City, Yueyang, Hunan Province. Tea has long been a major cash crop in Linxiang, with the area well known for producing green tea and border tea (such as green brick tea and fu brick tea). Linxiang City has been listed among China’s 21 national key tea base counties (cities), with a total of 75,000 mu of tea plantations, producing 8,800 tons of tea annually, including 50 tons of premium tea, 270 tons of green tea,