Nanfeng County

Basic Introduction to Nanfeng TangerineThe Nanfeng tangerine is one of the oldest and finest varieties of citrus in China, and it is one of Jiangxi Province's renowned specialties. Historically, it has been known for its bright golden color, thin skin, tender flesh, residue-free texture, rich sweetness, and fragrant aroma, making it famous both at home and abroad. According to "The Book of Yu," as early as over two thousand years ago, the citrus produced in the Nanfeng area was listed as a tribute product. Zeng Gong, one of the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, wrote a poem praising his hometown's citrus: "Bright and numerous, the autumn fruits are seen, interspersed among the leaves like frosty branches. They resemble green plumes and gold-threaded balls, rubbing against each other. When peeled, they make common oranges seem inferior; when placed in a pot, they harmonize with salt and spices. The common people undervalue them, but even the imperial court finds ordinary trees lacking. Who could present them to the emperor? A great tree rises above the vast sea." At that time, tangerines were already being presented to the emperor, hence the Nanfeng tangerine also earned the reputation as…