Zhunbei Bangbang Tea

Zhunbei Bangbang Tea

　　Zhunbei Bangbang Tea

　　Less than two hundred miles south of Linhuan lies a place called Lu’an, which is well known for its tea production. Linhuan has developed its own branded tea, “Bangbang Tea,” using a local tea variety from Lu’an called Hongcha Bang. It is said that drinking this tea regularly not only provides unique benefits such as quenching thirst in spring, cooling off in summer, refreshing the mind in autumn, and warming the body in winter, but also helps with hangovers, fills the stomach without feeling overly full, and can temporarily relieve hunger and thirst. Although the population of Linhuan Town is now less than two thousand, there are over ten notable historic teahouses. Legend has it that this is due to the presence of good-quality springs in the ancient town. To the south of the old town lies a spring called Huilong Spring, said to have clear and sweet water. Most of the teahouses today are located near it.