Jing County, Anhui

Basic Introduction to Yongxi HuoqingThe reason high mountains produce fine tea is due to the unique natural ecological environment, which is determined by the biological genetics of the tea plant. Yongxi Huoqing tea belongs to the pearl tea category and is produced in the areas around Feng Pit, Pan Pit, Shijing Pit, and Wantaishan in Yongxi Mountain, 70 kilometers east of Jing County, Anhui Province. The best natural quality teas come from places like Tuanjie Rock and Yinshang Rock in Feng Pit; Jizhao Valley, Orchid Pit, and Fanjing Stone in Pan Pit; and Yingwo Rock in Shijing Pit. The "Jing County Annals" once described: "From Millstone Mountain (now Pan Pit) southward to Yongxi, the area spans more than thirty miles, producing much fine tea as well as Chinese fir." This region features high mountains with dense forests, deep valleys with gushing streams, misty clouds, abundant flowers, and a unique ecological setting. Product CharacteristicsYongxi Huoqing has a unique style and excellent quality. It is tightly compact and solid, with a dark green color that shines and reveals silvery tips. The white down is hidden, yet the silvery sheen is visible. The shape resembles small beads that make a sound when dropped…

Basic Introduction to Rice PaperRice paper is a traditional classical paper used for Chinese calligraphy and painting, and is one of the traditional Han Chinese paper-making techniques. It originated in Jing County, Anhui Province, and was named "Xuan Paper" after Xuan City, which was then the seat of Ningguo Prefecture. On September 30, 2009, Xuan paper was recognized by UNESCO and included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Rice paper has been in use since the Tang Dynasty and has continued through the ages. Due to its ease of preservation, durability without becoming brittle, and resistance to fading, it is known as "paper with a thousand-year life."Rice paper is divided into raw paper and processed paper based on processing methods. According to the degree of ink absorption, it is classified into unprocessed rice paper, half-processed rice paper, and processed rice paper. Unprocessed rice paper is used for calligraphy and freehand painting, while processed rice paper is used for meticulous painting. Product CharacteristicsRice paper features "toughness yet capable of retaining moisture, smoothness without being slippery, whiteness and density, pure texture, resistance to creasing and folding, strong ink absorption," as well as unique permeability and lubrication properties. When…