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How to Brew Ming-Qian Tea
Ming-Qian tea and Yu-Qian tea are names given to different stages of spring tea in the Jiangnan tea region along the Yangtze River in China based on seasonal timing. "Ming-Qian tea" refers to tea harvested before the Qingming Festival, while "Yu-Qian tea" is harvested after Qingming but before Guyu. Ming-Qian tea is known for its fine and tender qualities, while Yu-Qian tea also boasts excellent quality. Teas harvested after Guyu but before Lixia tend to be coarser and of lower quality. Ming-Qian tea contains higher levels of amino acids compared to later harvests, while the content of tannins, which impart a bitter taste, is relatively lower. As a result, this tea has a fragrant and smooth flavor. Additionally, Ming-Qian tea is less likely to have been exposed to pesticides, especially early spring teas, which are among the best green teas of the year. For these reasons, many high-grade teas harvested before the Ming-Qian period are particularly favored by tea enthusiasts. How to Brew Ming-Qian Tea A glass cup is recommended for brewing, as it allows you to observe the graceful unfolding and movement of the green tea leaves in the water. First, use some boiling water to preheat the cup,… -
Small cities become popular tourist destinations
Since the beginning of this year, tourism markets in multiple regions across China have been thriving. In addition to traditional well-known tourist destinations, small cities like Tianshui and Quanzhou have been attracting throngs of tourists with their local characteristics. The rapid tourism growth in small cities has become a new highlight for domestic travel. Aerial photo shows tourists crowding around at the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Zhimin) Records from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism show that during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ended on April 6, the number of tourists received by Tai'an, Zibo, Tianshui, Kaifeng, and Jingdezhen all increased by more than 50 percent. Compared to previously popular destinations that were mostly well-known tourist cities or big metropolises, some distinctive small cities have been attracting greater attention. The choices of destinations by tourists have become more diverse as they have sought unique and differentiated experiences. Against such a background, a local delicacy, an event, or a scenario in small cities may draw massive crowds of tourists. Following last year's popularity of Zibo's barbecue and Liuzhou's luosifen, or river snail rice noodles, Tianshui malatang, an iconic dish of hot pot, has… -
Renhua White-Haired Tea
Basic Introduction to Renhua White-Haired Tea Renhua White-Haired Tea is a specialty tea native to Guangdong Province, primarily divided into black and green teas based on processing techniques. Historically known as White Margosa Tea, its production dates back to the Ming Dynasty and became a tribute during the Qing Jiaqing era. The best quality comes from the "Qingming Tea," harvested around the Qingming Festival, which was once a tribute to the imperial court. Renhua White-Haired Tea contains a particularly rich array of compounds, imparting it with strong, mellow, fresh, refreshing, and fragrant qualities. Nutritional Value As measured by the Guangdong Tea Research Institute, Renhua White-Haired Tea has high levels of tea polyphenols, with green tea varieties at ≥23% and black tea varieties at ≥13%; amino acids at 1.98%, chlorophyll at 1.44%, water-soluble extracts over 38%, along with various vitamins (C, B, E, P) and minerals, providing significant nutritional and health benefits. Regular consumption can aid in weight loss, prevent cancer, promote beauty and longevity. Product Characteristics Renhua White-Haired Tea is renowned for its clear and bright liquor, delicate and fragrant aroma, fresh and mellow taste, and excellent brewing endurance. It also has a special effect in tonifying the stomach, aiding… -
Eco-tourism injects vitality into beautiful, harmonious countryside
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently held a spring-themed leisure tourism promotion event for rural areas, unveiling 60 tourism routes and 185 scenic spots. Rural areas have become popular domestic destinations for Chinese tourists. During the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ended on April 6, rural travel orders skyrocketed 239 percent year on year, according to Chinese online travel agency Ctrip. People enjoy pear blossoms in Huaibei city, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo/Feng Shufeng) In recent years, China's rural tourism has entered a fast lane of development. Regions across the country have continuously improved infrastructure such as roads, power supply, water supply, and communications in rural areas, and also built rural book houses, reading rooms, activity rooms, rural stages, and other cultural facilities. They have also developed various tourism forms, giving rural tourism a deeper significance. Rural areas have once again become places that tourists are eager to visit, as they can appreciate pristine natural landscapes while feeling the vibrant atmosphere through rural tourism. Thanks to the integration of ecology and tourism in many places across China, an increasing number of people who previously worked outside their hometowns have returned to start businesses. For example, several tea-themed tourist… -
Origins of the Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival is coming up soon! Learn more about where this holiday came from and some things that you can do to participate in celebrating it, both in the way of the ancients and the way that people do now. As the weather warms up bit by bit, the next important Chinese holiday, the Qingming Festival (清明節 qing ming jie), is drawing closer as well! Also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day or Clear Brightness Day (direct translation of the words that make up its Chinese name), it’s usually celebrated in the first few days of April of the Gregorian calendar—in 2022, it’ll be on April 5th. But where did this festival come from, and how has its related traditions evolved over time? And what are some different ways that you participate in celebrating it as a hanfu and ancient chinese culture enthusiast? Let’s address these questions one by one. How did the Qingming Festival begin? Originally, the Qingming Festival wasn’t called 清明節 at all. It was called the Hánshí Jié(寒食節), the Cold Food Festival, and had a very rich backstory to it. During the Spring and Autumn period of the Zhou Dynasty, in the Jin State (晉), a prince…
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