Yupo Liquor fills the gap in Zhumadian’s high-end premium liquor brand market. Its flagship products currently include nearly 30 varieties across three major series—Laoji Base Liquor, Laoji Workshop, and Yupo Grain Liquor—boasting a unique flavor profile that is mellow, sweet, fragrant, rich, clean, and blends the characteristics of both Jiangxiang (sauce aroma) and Nongxiang (strong aroma) styles. …
Tanghe Liquor derives its name from its production site — Tanghe Liquor Industry, which is located by the ancient and renowned Tangxi River. Originally named “Dragon and Phoenix Liquor,” it was already “widely renowned” as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and highly esteemed by people. According to historical records, Han Feizi, a Legalist scholar of the pre-Qin period, resentful after being overlooked by the King of Han, left in anger, built a hut, and lived in seclusion at the foot of Longfeng Mountain. …
Origin: Xiping, Henan Province, China. History: Xiping net bags originated from silk reeling and thread twisting in Chengguan, Chengjiao, and Pengyao, and later developed into a folk handicraft. The weaving skills of rural women in Xiping are so dazzling and impressive that they leave onlookers in awe. Craftsmanship: The production process of Xiping net bags involves first combining various nylon and plastic threads into thicker mesh yarns, then weaving them into meshes of different sizes as needed to create net bags of varying dimensions and specifications.
An annual herbaceous bast fiber crop of the genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae family. Also known as kenaf, jute hemp, or bell hemp. There are two views on its origin: native to India or tropical Africa. It is widely cultivated in China, Thailand, India, and the former Soviet Union, followed by Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cuba, Brazil, Indonesia, and Iran. It was introduced to China in 1928, 5…
Ginger refers to the rhizome of plants in the Zingiberaceae family. This product is the fresh rhizome of such plants. It is harvested in autumn and winter, with the fibrous roots and dirt removed. There are tender ginger and mature ginger; tender ginger is used for pickles, while mature ginger is preferred for medicinal purposes. Properties: pungent, slightly warm; affects the lung, spleen, and stomach meridians. Efficacy: induces sweating and releases the exterior, warms the middle to stop vomiting, warms the lungs to relieve cough, and detoxifies fish...
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, 1 cup soybean flour, sauce broth (1 small spoon salt, 10 cups water, 30g sand lance fish, 20cm kelp), noodle seasoning (60g pumpkin, 1 egg, 100g beef, a small amount of chili strips), meat seasoning (1 large spoon soy sauce, 2 small spoons sugar, 2 small spoons chopped green onion, 2 small spoons mashed garlic…)
Henan is one of China’s major grain-producing provinces, especially in wheat production, so people here mainly eat wheat-based foods. A wide variety of noodles such as stewed noodles, pulled noodles, braised noodles, and fermented noodle soup frequently appear on the tables of ordinary families. Today, we’re introducing a specialty noodle dish from Henan—Braised Noodles (some also call it “steamed noodles”) Ingredients…
Hele noodles are a type of pasta made using a hele press (a tool with holes for extruding noodles), where well-kneaded buckwheat or sorghum flour (now often wheat flour) is placed inside the press. The maker sits on a lever to press the dough directly into long strips, which are then boiled in a pot. This unique traditional method of preparation has been passed down to this day. Special...
Rapeseed, also known as oil rape or bitter vegetable, refers to the tender stems and leaves of the rapeseed plant in the Brassicaceae family. Originally from China, it features deep green color with stems resembling those of Chinese cabbage, and is a variant of the cabbage species within the Brassicaceae family. It is widely cultivated across both northern and southern China and is available year-round. Rapeseed contains a variety of nutrients, especially rich in vitamin C. Depending on the color of its petiole, it is categorized into…
Sorghum, belonging to the Poaceae family and the genus Sorghum, is an annual herbaceous plant. Its stalks are solid with a pithy center. It may tiller or branch. The leaves resemble those of corn—thick, narrow, coated with a waxy layer, smooth, and featuring a white midrib. The inflorescence is a panicle, with spike shapes categorized into band-like and hammer-like types. The caryopsis comes in various colors such as brown, orange, white, or light yellow. The seeds are oval-shaped, slightly flattened, and can be sticky or non-sticky. …
The jujube tree is an economic crop unique to China, with a cultivation history of over 4,000 years. Among them, the winter jujube is a rare and precious specialty unique to China, with no record of cultivation abroad. The earliest mention of the winter jujube can be found in the 1300 AD "Date Beating Spectrum" by Liu Guan of the Yuan Dynasty. Originally produced in Cangzhou, Hebei, known as the "Hometown of Winter Jujubes," Cangzhou winter jujubes are apple-shaped...
The small-grind sesame oil from Zhumadian is known for its jujube-red transparency, crystal-clear brightness, rich aroma, and pure oil quality. It ranks first among all edible oils and is considered an excellent cooking ingredient. Small-grind sesame oil has a long history in Zhumadian and can be found throughout towns and villages. As the saying goes, “Where there’s a sesame oil mill, the whole village is filled with fragrance; where one family uses the oil, the aroma wafts to the neighbors.” In the urban area of…
A newly bred early-maturing fresh-eating variety. It can be harvested in early September, making it an ideal festive fruit for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Each fruit weighs 30 grams, with tender, crispy, and refreshing flesh. It boasts the advantages of early maturity, high yield, stable production, and excellent taste. …
Origin: Suiping, Henan, China. Characteristics: The fruit is relatively small, with a yellowish-white or slightly reddish hue. The flesh is fine-textured and the skin is thin but not easily peeled. It has abundant juice, moderate sweetness, and a firm, crisp texture. Winter peaches ripen late, have delicate flesh, small pits, high moisture content, and are sweet and delicious while also being resistant to storage. …
Cai Crisp Pear is a specialty of Shangcai County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. As a renowned local fruit, it is widely cultivated with high yields and superior quality, enjoying fame across southern Henan and even the entire province. Cai Crisp Pear is a fruit with considerable economic value, characterized by early fruiting, high productivity, and early ripening (mature in mid-July of the lunar calendar), and…
Zhu Lake Pearl Red Pomegranate is a specialty of Zhu Lake Town, Shangcai County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. The Pearl Red Pomegranate is large in size, extremely rich in vitamins, and has a sweet fruit flavor. It becomes profitable after just four years of planting and has great market sales potential. The Extra-Large Pearl Red Pomegranate Base in Zhu Lake Town, Zhumadian City, is mainly engaged in the research, production,...
Cornus Red Pouches originated in Shangcai County during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Cai people Huan Jing climbed to the Caihe River-Watching Tower on the middle section of the western wall of the ancient Cai State on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to avoid misfortune and disasters. He wore a Cornus pouch and drank chrysanthemum wine. Since then, the custom spread from Shangcai across the land, becoming a folk tradition and an essential item worn by Chinese people everywhere during the Double Ninth Festival. The Cornus Red Pouches originally featured traditional designs of the...
Peach pit carving is a traditional folk handicraft, particularly thriving in Chai Village, Dasuzhuang, Xiaosuzhuang, and Xiaoyuanzhuang in Dong’an Township, Shangcai County. Dong’an Township is located in the northeastern frontier of Shangcai County, bordering Zhuli Township to the west, connecting to Hanzhai Township to the south, and facing Shangshui County across the river to the north. The township has a long history and a bustling market, serving as a major hub in the northeastern part of Shangcai County close to Shangshui County, and was also an important stop along the historic route from Zhoukou to Runing Prefecture. Its convenient transportation and favorable geographical environment have significantly contributed to the development of the peach pit carving craft industry.
Confucius, in his effort to revive the Rites of Zhou, led his disciples from Chen and Cai, only to get stranded in Tai. This unexpected turn of events gave rise to a timeless tale about Yangji, the "Hometown of Writing Brushes." Since ancient times, Yangji has had a tradition of brush-making. The "classic" saying left by Confucius — "No hemp, no brush" — persisted all the way until the Song and Ming dynasties, when it was finally changed by a certain...
Longwang Temple Tall Green Radish is grown in the area around Wuliang Temple Township, Shangcai County, commonly known as “Tall Stem Green.” It has a long cultivation history. As early as in the *Book of Songs*, there are records about radishes. Xu Youxiang of the Yuan Dynasty once praised the radish: “When cooked, it tastes as sweet as taro; when raw, it’s as crisp as a pear.” Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty said: “It can be eaten raw or cooked, pickled or made into sauces, and…”