Tiantai Mountain Mushrooms

Tiantai Mountain Mushrooms

　　Tiantai Mountain Mushrooms come in 12 varieties, among which Silver Plate Mushrooms and Fragrant Mushrooms are the best. They are abundant in the grassy slopes near the Tiantai Mountain National Forest Park at the foot of Mount Wutai in Dai County. These mushrooms have thick caps, sturdy stems, a fragrant aroma, and are highly nutritious. Their protein content can reach up to 40%, and they contain 19 kinds of amino acids essential to the human body as well as various vitamins.

　　Whether fresh or dried, these mushrooms offer a unique flavor when cooked and served. Regular consumption can promote health and longevity. Their broth is especially delicious, helping to cut through the richness of meat and soothe the digestive system. Legend has it that Zhao Gao, the chancellor of the Dai Kingdom, retreated with his court ladies to live in seclusion on Tiantai Mountain. He often gathered and ate these mushrooms, and eventually attained immortality.