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Quxian Xiajiu

Published: 2026-11-13 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-11-13 — Xiajiu shares the same origins as Chinese civilization, dating back to before the Qin and Han dynasties. It was first created and brewed by the Zongbei people in the ancient capital of Cheqi City (now Tuxi Chengba Village, Quxian County, Sichuan), who established the Zongbei Kingdom. By 206 BC, Xiajiu had been officially designated as an imperial tribute wine by Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang. With a history of over 4,000 years, Xiajiu is…

Quxian Xiajiu

  Xiajiu shares the same origins as Chinese civilization, dating back to before the Qin and Han dynasties. It was first created and brewed by the Zongbei people in the ancient capital of Cheqi City (now Tuxi Chengba Village, Quxian County, Sichuan), who established the Zongbei Kingdom. By 206 BC, Xiajiu had been officially designated as an imperial tribute wine by Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang. With a history of over 4,000 years, Xiajiu is a "living fossil" of China’s long-standing wine culture. Drinking Xiajiu allows you to savor the fragrance of time and the sentiments of antiquity, evoking the image of ancestors pioneering their homeland with primitive farming life—men tilling fields and women weaving. It also offers a moment to appreciate the hardships endured by our forebears in expanding territory, founding a nation, inventing writing, and passing on civilization.

    This product builds upon and promotes the traditional art of Xiajiu brewing. It uses high-quality glutinous sorghum from Quxian County, Sichuan, as its main ingredient. Developed with formulas from nutrition experts and crafted through a blend of traditional techniques and modern technology, it includes hundreds of valuable Chinese medicinal herbs such as codonopsis, safflower, polygonum multiflorum, and red dates. This results in a natural and nutritious food product. Xiajiu not only retains the strong characteristics of a local specialty but also provides nourishment and promotes health, further celebrating the ancient wine culture of the Chinese nation. At the same time, Xiajiu is more than just a drink—it embodies the essence of Chinese wine culture. When you enjoy Xiajiu, you taste not only its rich aroma but also a hint of tea-like flavor. Suitable for all ages and enjoyable year-round, Xiajiu differs significantly from traditional alcoholic beverages due to its particularly low alcohol content and delightful fragrance, making it especially popular among women and children. This product has been honored with the title of “Sichuan Provincial Consumer Favorite Product.”

   How to Drink:

    Unscrew the lid, add an appropriate amount of brown sugar or white sugar, pour in boiling water, cover, and steep for 3–5 minutes. Insert the straw and enjoy. After drinking, you can add more boiling water up to 9–10 times.

  

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