The top 3 "unlucky chrysanthemum tea " in China were once comparable to the top famous teas, but now they are disliked because of their low reputation.
Speaking of tea, it is our national drink. Our ancestors were very smart. They not only discovered that tea leaves can be used to make water Drink, and also invented a process that can improve the taste and storage time of tea. As a branch of tea, chrysanthemum tea has a wider audience. Not only can the elderly and children drink it, but it can also help reduce inflammation, relieve fatigue and relieve heat in the hot summer. The phrase "firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar tea" is even more popular. The importance of chrysanthemum tea in daily life is revealed.
After thousands of years of historical precipitation, time has come to modern times. With continuous development, the technical level of processing and making chrysanthemum tea in our country has also been continuously improved and improved. In the long history of thousands of years, due to various Due to the reasons, the reputation has declined. There are many chrysanthemum teas that few people know about today. Today I will introduce three kinds to everyone. They were comparable to the top famous teas in their glory days, but now I have to say "unlucky" for them.
. Chuzhou chrysanthemum
Chuzhou chrysanthemum can grow up to 90cm, with golden core and jade-white petals. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Chuzhou chrysanthemum has a white single petal and a sweet taste." This shows that it is not only nutritious It can be used to make tea and has high ornamental value.
In the past, it was famous as a "tribute tea".
During the Northern Song Dynasty, many local people would pick fresh chrysanthemums and make them into snacks or make tea for guests. Later, during the Guangxu period, At that time, local officials would select exquisite Chuju to supply to the emperor for use by the royal nobles. Therefore, during its glorious period, it also had the reputation of " tribute chrysanthemum ". However, due to insufficient publicity, few people knew about it. Later, After the relevant local departments corrected the market, it slowly started to rise again.
. Yuntai ice chrysanthemum
The raw material selected for this chrysanthemum tea is huai chrysanthemum, which is the highest grade among all chrysanthemums. It is one of the four major medicines. It has the functions of reducing fire, improving eyesight, and relieving fatigue. The effect of summer heat. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" records: "Chrysanthemum can lighten the body and resist aging". It is a good chrysanthemum that can be directly used as medicine. Since the prosperity of our country, it has spread to Japan, Europe and the Americas. This shows its high quality and influence. Big, it has a history of nearly 2,500 years.
Gained the purity of heaven and earth, entered the international market, and won the green food label
The raw material of this chrysanthemum tea - the highest-grade Huai chrysanthemum, grows on the plains between the Yellow River and Taihang Mountains, with sufficient irrigation water. The very fertile soil cultivated is very conducive to the accumulation of nutrients for chrysanthemums. Therefore, this chrysanthemum tea has a significant effect on reducing internal heat and relieving fatigue. In addition, this tea is dehydrated using traditional sun-drying and shade-drying techniques, and then uses the most advanced steam baking process to perfectly preserve the nutrients in it.
The dried chrysanthemums of this tea have a rich aroma. After being brewed with boiling water, there will be a special honey and medicinal aroma. The tea soup is clear and oily without impurities. The entrance is sweet and silky, making the mouth and tongue salivate.
Yuntai Ice Chrysanthemum is very famous in the local area and is the first choice of many old tea drinkers. However, due to the lack of publicity in the later period, this chrysanthemum tea fell into the unknown situation in Henan.
. Jiaju
Jiaju is mainly distributed in Jiaxiang County, Shandong Province, my country. The local mild climate conditions have formed fertile soil. In addition, local tea farmers have their own complete planting system, which has resulted in the cultivation of large-shaped, fragrant flowers. Jia chrysanthemums with thick, jade-white color. The tea soup brewed by it is also richer and more aromatic than ordinary chrysanthemums, and is loved by many chrysanthemum lovers.
The chrysanthemums on the horse crossing the mountain are yellow at the beginning, and the horses and horses are growing in the wild.
Although some people had planted Jiaju in the Tang Dynasty, it was not widely promoted. Later, it was the Ming and Qing Dynasties when Jiaju fully began to be popularly cultivated. "Jiaxiang County Chronicles" records: "In the records of food and goods, the flowers are of the highest quality." Because of its beautiful appearance, it was once listed as a tribute.However, as the chrysanthemum market continued to expand, market competition became more and more fierce. In addition, Jiaju's output was not large and could not keep up with sales, so the news gradually disappeared.
Nowadays, it’s hot in summer. It’s okay to drink a cup of highly nutritious chrysanthemum tea. It can replenish water and nourish the body at the same time. Why not?
