"Wild Sparrow Tongue" tea

"Wild Sparrow Tongue" tea

　　Wusong Mountain Tea House is located on the eastern side of Tongguan Mountain, surrounded by mountains on all sides, shaded by lush green trees, with pleasant scenery, a beautiful environment, and a climate that is warm in winter and cool in summer—very suitable for tea tree growth. "Tongling Wild Sparrow Tongue" tea is well-known within the province and enjoys fame across the country. "Wild Sparrow Tongue" tea is a traditional delicacy of our city. According to historical records, as early as the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, our city was already famous for producing "sparrow tongue" tea. Legend has it that Emperor Qianlong, after tasting it, praised it as a "fine product of the Jiangnan region—the Wild Sparrow Tongue." In April 1995, Wild Sparrow Tongue participated in the fourth provincial Famous and High-quality Tea Evaluation Conference for re-evaluation, and was selected to take part in the second Agricultural Products Expo hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture in October of the same year, where it won the gold award. The "Wild Sparrow Tongue" tea produced through this craft is slightly flat in shape, resembling a sparrow’s tongue, with emerald-green color, tender and refreshing taste, and light green, bright liquor. This tea has functions such as clearing the heart and improving eyesight, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, detoxifying, and aiding digestion. Regular consumption of this tea leaves a refreshing sensation in the lungs and an unforgettable aftertaste.

　　Tongling Wild Sparrow Tongue, abbreviated as Wild Sparrow Tongue tea, is a historically renowned tea and belongs to the green tea category. After tasting it, Emperor Qianlong praised it as a "finest tea of the Jiangnan region."