Chuzhou White Lotus

Chuzhou White Lotus

Chuzhou White Lotus is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　　Product Name: Chuzhou White Lotus

　　　　Place of Origin: Lishui

　　　　Product Features: Round, plump, white in color, tender in texture, sweet in taste

　　　　Product Introduction: Lotus seeds are regarded by experts as the most typical "summer food." They help relieve irritability, clear heart fire, and nourish the heart and calm the mind, making them an essential kitchen item in August.

　　　　Product History: The Chuzhou Prefecture Annals records: "Since the time of Xiao and Liang dynasties, when Sima Zhan managed water conservancy, there were two moats... In the wider sections of these moats, half were planted with lotus and water chestnut, known as lotus ponds..." Over 1,400 years ago, Chuzhou had already begun cultivating lotus. Fan Chengda, a renowned poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, built the "Lotus City Hall" within the prefectural office during his tenure as Chuzhou governor, where he enjoyed admiring the lotuses in his leisure time. Tang Xianzu, a famous Ming Dynasty playwright who once served as the magistrate of Suichang County under Chuzhou Prefecture, frequently mentioned "Lotus City" in his poems. Lishui has been known as the "Lotus City" for nearly 800 years.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　　　Chuzhou White Lotus is a famous specialty of Zhejiang Province, named after its origin in Lishui City, historically known as Chuzhou. Surrounded by lotus ponds, it earned the title "Lotus City." The lotus seeds produced here are called "Chuzhou White Lotus," renowned nationwide for their white color, large size, crisp tenderness, and superior quality.

　　Unique Qualities

　　　　　　Lishui has been known as the "Lotus City" for nearly 800 years. Chuzhou White Lotus is distinguished by five key features: large and round shape, plumpness, white color, tender texture, and sweet taste. It is considered a treasure among lotus seeds. With its moist nature and sweet flavor, it offers benefits such as replenishing qi, calming the mind, invigorating circulation, moistening the lungs, and promoting longevity. It is a precious medicinal herb and high-grade nutritious tonic.

　　Cultural Anecdotes

　　　　　　Over 1,400 years ago, Chuzhou had already begun cultivating lotus. Fan Chengda, a renowned poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, built the "Lotus City Hall" within the prefectural office during his tenure as Chuzhou governor, where he enjoyed admiring the lotuses in his leisure time. Tang Xianzu, a famous Ming Dynasty playwright who once served as the magistrate of Suichang County under Chuzhou Prefecture, frequently mentioned "Lotus City" in his poems. Lishui has been known as the "Lotus City" for nearly 800 years. Chuzhou White Lotus boasts five outstanding characteristics: round shape, plumpness, white color, tender texture, and sweet taste, ranking it among the best in its category. The Chuzhou Prefecture Annals records: "Since the time of Xiao and Liang dynasties, when Sima Zhan managed water conservancy, there were two moats... In the wider sections of these moats, half were planted with lotus and water chestnut, known as lotus ponds..."