Maojian

Basic Introduction to Ningwu Maojian Tea Maojian is a type of perennial herbaceous plant. The tea brews into a reddish-yellow color, with an authentic and refreshing taste that is unique. Maojian tea has the effects of aiding digestion, warding off cold, and relieving fatigue. Its functions vary depending on the ingredients used in its preparation. For example, when combined with pears, it can help stop coughing and relieve asthma; when mixed with alcohol, it has a distinctive effect of keeping out the cold and promoting blood circulation. It is a favored beverage for hosting guests among the local people and is considered one of the famous teas in northern China. Nutritional Value Maojian tea has a strengthening effect on the body. It is rich in protein, amino acids, tea polyphenols, aromatic substances, as well as water-soluble minerals. It has various functions such as quenching thirst, clearing the mind and improving vision, refreshing the spirit, removing greasiness and aiding digestion, inhibiting arteriosclerosis, preventing cancer, treating scurvy, and protecting against radiation. It possesses medicinal benefits. Historical and Folklore Context The character for "tea" does not appear in the "Nine Classics," which might lead some to doubt whether tea existed in ancient times.…