Basic Introduction to Habitable Maojian Tea
Habitable area boasts deep layers of soil, which is sandy loam, with abundant rainfall, ample sunlight, and a humid climate, all of which are conducive to the growth of tea. The production of tea in Habitable has a long history. The town of Habitable in Youyang Autonomous County has long been known as a land of tea. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, high-grade green tea from Habitable was renowned for its bright green infusion and refreshing aroma, making it a tribute tea for the imperial court.
Nutritional Value
Maojian tea is rich in protein, amino acids, alkaloids, tea polyphenols, sugars, organic acids, aromatic compounds, and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, K, P, PP, as well as water-soluble minerals. It has multiple functions, including quenching thirst, clearing the mind and brightening the eyes, invigorating the spirit, eliminating greasy food, inhibiting arteriosclerosis, preventing cancer, treating scurvy, and protecting against radiation. Regular consumption of Maojian tea can help lower blood pressure. The caffeine and catechins in tea can relax the walls of blood vessels and increase their effective diameter, maintaining elasticity and alleviating spasms. The amino acid GABA in Maojian tea has a particularly significant effect on relaxing blood vessel walls; drinking tea can also lower cholesterol levels. Catechins in tea have a noticeable effect on reducing total cholesterol, free cholesterol, total lipids, and triglycerides in the body.
Product Characteristics
The tea buds are plump, the color is emerald green, and the leaves are soft, offering an excellent taste, earning it the reputation of being from a “land of tea.”
Historical Folklore
According to historical records and folk tales, tea cultivation in Habitable dates back to the Song Dynasty, and there are records of the local Tujia people picking tea leaves in batches. According to Ran Jianping, the town head of Habitable, “In 1984, agricultural zoning data for Youyang recorded that there were over 50 medium-sized tea trees in Shuangchi, Habitable, some 4 meters tall with a canopy spread of more than 47 square meters. These rare large tea trees indicate that Habitable tea has a long history.”
Habitable tea was served as tribute during the state administration period over 800 years ago and during the rule of the local chieftains for more than 600 years, gaining fame far and wide.