Dabie Mountains

Basic Introduction to Anlu GinkgoAnlu Ginkgo is a specialty of Anlu City, Hubei Province, located in northeastern Hubei. There are over 20 varieties of Anlu Ginkgo, including plum kernel, potato-shaped, round, and Buddha's finger types, which are large and round, of excellent quality, and abundant in reserves.Backed by the Dabie Mountains and Tongbai Mountains with the Shennongjia area as a natural barrier, Anlu has low mountainous hills that have preserved their original ecology, allowing ginkgo trees to thrive to this day. Anlu hosts China's largest cluster of ancient ginkgo trees, with more than 59 trees over a thousand years old and over 4,368 trees over a hundred years old. The sheer number and age of these ginkgo trees make Anlu known as the "Ginkgo Capital of China."Ginkgo nuts are named for their resemblance to small apricots and their white kernels, also known today as "white fruit." Benefitting from the region's excellent geographical environment and natural conditions, Anlu Ginkgo nuts are characterized by their good shape, large size, white color, thin shell, full kernel, high kernel yield, and long shelf life. The local superior varieties, such as plum kernel and potato-shaped, have a long, spindle-shaped kernel with two longitudinal ridges, a…

Basic Introduction to Macheng Fubai ChrysanthemumThe town of Futianhe in the northern Dabie Mountains of Macheng City, Hubei Province, is a mountainous area with rich cultural heritage and a history of revolutionary activity. Fubai Chrysanthemum is a brand of chrysanthemums that has been cultivated for over a thousand years in the northern mountainous areas centered around Futianhe, having been refined by countless chrysanthemum enthusiasts.In recent years, Fubai Chrysanthemum has gained a significant reputation, gradually breaking the dominance of Hangbai Chrysanthemum in the market. As the planting, processing, and marketing standards for Fubai Chrysanthemum in our city have improved comprehensively, its technical indicators surpass those of well-known chrysanthemums such as Hangbai Chrysanthemum. As a result, Fubai Chrysanthemum has quickly gained widespread market recognition and captured major cities across the country. However, due to the lack of a registered certification trademark for our local Fubai Chrysanthemum brand, unscrupulous merchants have taken advantage of this, leading to frequent incidents of counterfeit Fubai Chrysanthemum, causing significant harm to chrysanthemum farmers in the Fubai Chrysanthemum production areas of our city. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of users and consumers, safeguard the distinctive local brand "Fubai Chrysanthemum," effectively maintain and enhance the credibility of…

Basic Introduction to Luaan GuapianLuaan Guapian, a traditional and historic Chinese tea, is one of China's top ten famous teas, often abbreviated as 'Guapian' or 'Pian tea.' It is produced in the Dabie Mountains around the city of Luaan, Anhui Province. In the Tang Dynasty, it was known as "Luzhou Luaan Tea," recognized as a renowned tea; during the Ming Dynasty, it began to be called "Luaan Guapian," considered an excellent and superior-grade tea; by the Qing Dynasty, it had become a tribute tea for the imperial court.Luaan Guapian is a special type of green tea. Among all teas in the world, Luaan Guapian is the only one without buds or stems, made solely from single-leaf tea. Removing the buds not only maintains the single-leaf shape but also eliminates the grassy taste; the stems become woody during processing, so removing them ensures the tea remains rich but not bitter, fragrant but not astringent. The leaves are plucked within ten days before and after the Grain Rain (Guyu) solar term, with two or three leaves taken at a time, prioritizing "maturity" over "tenderness." Nutritional ValueThe chemical components of Luaan Guapian have significant health benefits. Its composition includes 3.5-7.0% inorganic substances and…