Linhuan Bangbang Tea

Linhuan Bangbang Tea

　　　Although tea is not grown locally in Linhuan, Anhui Province is rich in tea production. Less than two hundred miles south of Linhuan lies a place called Lu’an, which is widely known for its tea. Linhuan has created its own signature tea, “Bangbang Tea,” using a type of tea from Lu’an called Hongcha Bang (Red Tea Stick). It is said that regular consumption of this tea not only has the unique effects of quenching thirst in spring, relieving summer heat, refreshing in autumn, and providing warmth in winter, but it can also help sober up drinkers, fill the stomach without causing bloating, and temporarily relieve hunger and thirst. The population of Linhuan Town is now less than two thousand, yet there are more than ten well-known historic teahouses here. It is said that this is also due to the presence of good springs in the ancient town. To the south of the old town lies a spring called Huilong Spring, which is said to have clear and sweet water. Most of the teahouses today are located in its vicinity.