Using just a handful of leaves and some ash, one can make tofu resembling emerald, known as Guanyin Tofu or Divine Tofu. Some also refer to it as Jade Tofu due to its jade-like color, crystal-clear appearance, smooth and delicate texture, and refreshing taste. It’s known for its heat-clearing, detoxifying properties, with a subtle fragrance of fresh grass and wood. It’s a natural jelly, delicious when mixed with sugar. For those with acne or sores, consuming it can lead to improvement. It also aids in relieving itching, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling, diuresis, and nourishing the skin. The leaves used …
The saying goes that good tea comes from high mountains and clouds. In high mountain and cloud areas, the air is fresh and high in oxygen content, which helps the growth and photosynthesis of tea trees, making the aroma of tea leaves purer. These areas are often shrouded in fog and mist throughout the year, providing abundant moisture for tea trees and conducive to their growth and the development of tea leaves. The soil in high mountain and cloud areas is typically rich in minerals, providing abundant nutrients for tea trees and contributing to the improvement of tea leaf quality. …
Mao Xiang cake, with its unique texture and delicious taste, is a specialty of the southern Anhui region in China. Mao Xiang, also known as Artemisia rupestris, is referred to differently in various places; some call it Qingming vegetable, others call it Tianai, and some simply call it Mao Xiang. The stems and leaves of Mao Xiang are used in traditional medicine for their effectiveness in treating coughs, eliminating phlegm, relieving asthma and bronchitis, and non-infectious ulcers. However, more commonly, people consider it a delicacy. Mao Xiang emits a faint fragrance with a hint of sweetness, which is very enticing. …