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Lupanshui Buckwheat Tea
Basic Introduction to Lupanshui Buckwheat TeaLupanshui Buckwheat Tea is a specialty product of Lupanshui City, Guizhou Province. It is made by selecting high-quality buckwheat grown in the high-altitude regions of Lupanshui and refining it through continuous improvement of traditional processing techniques, resulting in a healthful beverage for infusion. The processing technology and method of consumption share similarities with tea production but differ from traditional green tea, black tea, flower tea, dark tea, white tea, etc. Strictly speaking, it is a type of roasted grain tea with a yellow to deep brown color, a strong wheat aroma mixed with a hint of roasting, and the infused buckwheat grains can be chewed and eaten.Buckwheat is one of the few crops that can be used both medicinally and as food. According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," buckwheat tastes bitter, has a neutral and slightly cold nature, strengthens the stomach and intestines, benefits energy and strength, revitalizes the spirit, improves vision, refines impurities in the five organs; in "Thousand Gold Prescriptions," "Dictionary of Chinese Medicine," and related literature, there are records stating that it can calm the mind, invigorate blood and qi, relieve gas and widen the bowels, clear heat and swellings, eliminate stagnation,… -
“Fireside ambiance” blends with “herbal fragrance,” the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Night Market is open!
Night markets, originating in the Eastern Han Dynasty and popular today, what kind of unique experience would they offer if traditional TCM therapies and modern AI technologies were integrated into a TCM cultural night market? At the Wanda Plaza on Hongqi Street, the "TCM Cultural Summer Night Market," organized by the Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, provides an answer.At the event, traditional TCM therapies, modern AI technology testing, tasting of medicinal confections and soups, free clinics by renowned TCM doctors from the province and city, all gave people a sense of the power of innovation in traditional Chinese medicine. At the TCM specialty project experience area, long queues formed as visitors waited their turn.“I usually relieve my sleep problems through TCM massages and gua sha, which are very effective,” said Mr. Li, who was among the first to experience the Huolong jar – a perfect combination of massage, gua sha, moxibustion, and hot compress – at the TCM specialty project experience area. Some citizens also enthusiastically tried out the sanfu patches for free, designed to treat winter illnesses in summer, smooth meridians, regulate qi and blood, and promote health. Others experienced auricular acupressure, which helps regulate bodily… -
The Storm of Authenticity and Deception in the World of Aged White Tea
In the long river of time, tea, this ancient and elegant beverage, carries the affection and attachment of countless people. Yet, in today's era, "technology and harsh practices" have quietly infiltrated this pure domain, bringing many troubles and frustrations to tea lovers. Once upon a time, the word "technology" symbolized progress and innovation, a force worthy of praise. But now, it is being extensively applied to tea, which is known as the national drink, undoubtedly a sorrow on its path to glory. As living standards rise, tea is increasingly loved by people, and the prices of some premium teas continue to soar, breaking people's imagination. Driven by huge profits, fake-making methods emerge one after another, constantly evolving. For us enthusiasts, the way of tea seems like an endless mountain to climb. After twenty years of studying tea, we still need to continuously update our knowledge of identifying fake teas, a taste that is a mix of various flavors. Not long ago, a friend luckily obtained a serving of 2006 Silver Needle white tea. This is an extremely rare treasure. The 2006 Silver Needle is almost twenty years old! Recalling that the first white tea festival in Fuding, China’s white tea… -
Longan Pomelo
Basic Introduction to Longan PomeloThe parent stock of Longan Pomelo originates from two 53-year-old pomelo trees behind the house of Tang Yanwen, a villager in Quance Village, Longan Township, Guang'an District, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province. It was selected and cultivated by the Guang'an Economic Crops Technology Extension Station of Guang'an District. It is an extremely distinctive citrus specialty product. In 2008, Longan Pomelo was approved as a national geographic indication protected product, making it one of a few citrus products with national geographic indication protection. Nutritional Value1. The pomelo contains natural potassium, an essential trace element for people with high blood pressure, and almost no sodium, making it one of the best therapeutic fruits for patients with cardiovascular diseases and kidney disease (if renal insufficiency is accompanied by hyperkalemia, consumption should be strictly prohibited);2. Pomelos contain large amounts of vitamin C, which can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood;3. The pectin in pomelos can not only lower low-density lipoprotein levels but also reduce damage to arterial walls;4. Pomelos have the effect of strengthening the body. They help the body absorb calcium and iron more easily. The natural folic acid they contain can prevent anemia and promote fetal development in pregnant… -
Xishui Black Tea
Basic Introduction to Xishui Black Tea Xishui County, as a tourist and summer resort, is also an ideal kingdom for the growth of tea trees. Therefore, the natural resources of tea are abundant, with unique geographical advantages. Wild tea in the mountains is very common, and in many towns within the county, almost every village has its own ancient tea trees that grow naturally, which the villagers pick and process for their own consumption. Quality and Technical Requirements for Xishui Black Tea I. Variety Local group varieties suitable for processing into black tea. II. Site Conditions Elevation range of 900m to 1800m within the production area, soil types of yellow or yellow-brown soil, soil pH value of 4.5 to 6.5, organic matter content in the soil ≥1.0%, and soil layer thickness ≥50cm. III. Cultivation Management 1. Nursery: Short shoot cutting propagation technology is used. 2. Planting: Density ≤50,000 plants per hectare. 3. Fertilization: ≥22,500kg of matured farmyard manure applied per hectare annually. 4. Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc., must comply with national regulations and must not pollute the environment. IV. Harvesting Harvest single buds to one bud with two initial leaves from early February to…- 11
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Intangible cultural heritage enriches people’s lives
The deep integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with other fields such as technology, cultural and creative products, and tourism has opened up new paths for the spread of ICH and helped enrich people's lives. A performer performs Peking Opera at the intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district in Beijing. (Photo courtesy of the event’s organizer) The intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district in Beijing was inaugurated ahead of the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8. As a public cultural platform that integrates preservation, inheritance, exhibition, education tours, cultural exchanges, and recreational entertainment, the center ingeniously leverages technology to showcase the rich cultural and historical heritage of Fengtai district. Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of ICH with virtual reality (VR) devices. They can also gain more knowledge about the district's ICH and related stories by interacting with an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) robot after scanning its QR code. In addition to the intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district, several other newly-unveiled ICH venues across China harness new technologies and develop immersive, thematic, interactive, and characteristic ICH products and scenarios, ensuring thriving market supply and demand… -
Museum on Chinese scientists opens to public
BEIJING, May 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- The National Museum for Modern Chinese Scientists officially opened to the public on Thursday, featuring inaugural exhibitions honoring prestigious Chinese veteran scientists. The museum has collected and stored the letters, manuscripts, scientific instruments, works, audio and video documents and other precious historical materials from over 500 Chinese scientists. Located in the National Communication Center for Science and Technology in north Beijing, the museum aims to promote the spirit of scientists. The museum opened on China's eighth annual National Science and Technology Workers Day, which falls on May 30. -
Technology and Science in Ancient China
Historians of science have overlooked China in their research. Thus, China's contribution to science and technology, evidenced in a number of technical solutions, has gone unnoticed. Ancient China was a world scientific and technological center before the 16th century. In China, iron and steel metallurgy, paper, the mechanical watch, the transmission belt, the conversion of rotary motion into rectilinear motion, the movable type printing press, gunpowder, the stern rudder, watertight compartments, the armored hull of ships, propeller power, the windmill, the seismograph, gears, etc... the list could be endless. movable type printing press Successes of Technology and Science in Ancient China Four Great Chinese Inventions Metallurgy and Casting of Iron Utensils Copper Production and Bronze Ware Casting Exploration and Use of Petroleum Coal Discovery and Mining Oenological Industry Sericulture Astral Catalogs and Astronomical Atlases Solar and Lunar Eclipse Observation Meridian Measurement Zhang Heng and His Seismograph Guo Shoujing and the "Shoushi Li" Calendar Decimal and Binary Systems Zu Chongzhi and the Value of π(Pi) Equal Temperament of 12 Notes Ingenious Inventions of Ancient China There are even records of solar eclipses inscribed on bones or turtle shells from over 3,300 years ago. In Kao Gong Ji (Archives of Industrial Techniques…
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